How much does a physics teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $48.23 an hour or $8,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.23
- Average (mean)
- $111,500
- Jobs
- 13,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 25th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.77 | |
| 90th | $177,900 | $85.50 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $139,400 |
| Connecticut | $112,400 |
| Massachusetts | $111,300 |
| Maryland | $111,000 |
| Michigan | $109,100 |
| New Mexico | $108,900 |
| Delaware | $108,800 |
| Minnesota | $107,200 |
| Idaho | $106,000 |
| Virginia | $104,500 |
| Oregon | $104,300 |
| Iowa | $104,300 |
| Maine | $104,300 |
| New York | $103,100 |
| Indiana | $103,000 |
| North Dakota | $101,700 |
| Georgia | $101,600 |
| Missouri | $99,970 |
| Utah | $99,860 |
| Colorado | $99,280 |
| New Hampshire | $99,050 |
| New Jersey | $98,920 |
| Nebraska | $98,460 |
| Vermont | $98,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,370 |
| West Virginia | $98,320 |
| Montana | $98,050 |
| Texas | $97,760 |
| Kansas | $97,140 |
| Washington | $96,930 |
| Nevada | $96,330 |
| Ohio | $96,310 |
| Illinois | $94,900 |
| Oklahoma | $91,580 |
| Louisiana | $90,040 |
| Wisconsin | $89,630 |
| North Carolina | $87,370 |
| South Dakota | $86,010 |
| District of Columbia | $85,190 |
| Alabama | $82,750 |
| South Carolina | $81,210 |
| Tennessee | $80,630 |
| Kentucky | $80,270 |
| Florida | $74,050 |
| Mississippi | $71,160 |
| Arizona | $65,730 |
| Arkansas | $64,900 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $172,500 |
| College Station, TX | $167,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $152,200 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $141,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $139,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $132,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,300 |
| Lincoln, NE | $128,800 |
| Boston, MA | $128,600 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $114,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $114,600 |
| Portland, OR | $111,500 |
| Charlotte, NC | $108,100 |
In other countries
Physics Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Architecture Teacher$96,870
- Engineering Teacher$109,300
- Agricultural Sciences Teacher$98,700
- Biological Science Teacher$84,620
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher$101,400
- Atmospheric$103,200
- Chemistry Teacher$93,250
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $48.23 ($100,300 a year).
How much does a physics teacher make a month?
About $8,359 a month before tax, based on a median of $100,300 a year.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,200 or less a year ($28.94 an hour); the top 10% make $177,900 or more.
Which state pays physics teachers the most?
California, with a median of $139,400 a year, followed by Connecticut ($112,400) and Massachusetts ($111,300).
Which city pays physics teachers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $172,500 a year.
How many physics teachers are there in the United States?
About 13,090 people work as physics teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.