Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia

Physics teachers, postsecondary in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $101,600 a year) and the least in Harrisonburg ($93,880), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physics teachers, postsecondary average at $105,830 and the median at $104,490 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,460.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$101,600
Virginia Beach$94,560
Harrisonburg$93,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$101,600	$103,650	$65,570	$75,278	98
Virginia Beach	$94,560	$98,470	$66,260	$70,730	98
Harrisonburg	$93,880	$101,210	$79,390	$70,291	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1054.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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