Dept of Physics & Astronomy
Sam Houston State UniversityData obtained: 2/10/2025
Total Employees
16
Median Salary
$71,136
Minimum Salary
$2,700
Maximum Salary
$115,596
Employees By Gender
Most employees of this department identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 3 | 19% | $57,384 |
| Male | 13 | 81% | $84,888 |
Employees By Race
Most employees of this department identify as White.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | 25% | $74,151 |
| Black or African American | 1 | 6.3% | $16,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 6.3% | $16,497 |
| White | 10 | 63% | $87,381 |
Employees By Employment Time
Most employees of this department work full-time.
| Employment Time | Employees | Percent | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 13 | 81% | $89,874 |
| Part-time | 3 | 19% | $16,497 |
Department Employees
All 16 employees in department.
| Employee | Salary |
|---|---|
Gan Liang Professor 9 Mo Ft | $115,596 |
Barry Friedman Professor 9 Mo Ft | $115,074 |
Carol R. James Professor 9 Mo | $114,048 |
James B. Dent Associate Professor 9 Mo | $94,068 |
Joel W. Walker Professor | $93,294 |
Hui Fang Professor 9 Mo | $90,918 |
Scott T. Miller Professor 9 Mo | $89,874 |
William M. Shepherd Associate Professor | $84,888 |
Nelka C. Wijesinghe Lecturer 9 Mo Ft | $57,384 |
Daniel T. Horenstein Lecturer 9 Mo Ft | $55,008 |
Caitlyn M. Bellot Assistant To The Chair | $43,704 |
Taha A. Malik Lecturer-Pool Faculty (Coset) | $28,008 |
Bernardo E. Mesa Staff Laboratory Assistant I | $16,497 |
James W. Floyd Staff Laboratory Assistant I | $16,497 |
Michael W. Prokosch Staff Laboratory Assistant | $2,737 |
Joel W. Walker Dept Chair 9 Mo | $2,700 |