How much does a physics teacher make in Alabama?
$82,750a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Alabama. That is $39.78 an hour or $6,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.78
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,510Median: $82,750Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| 25th | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| Median | $82,750 | $39.78 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.23 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Auburn, AL | $82,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 37. North Carolina | $87,370 |
| 38. South Dakota | $86,010 |
| 39. District of Columbia | $85,190 |
| 40. Alabama | $82,750 |
| 41. South Carolina | $81,210 |
| 42. Tennessee | $80,630 |
| 43. Kentucky | $80,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $39.78 ($82,750 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $82,750 against $100,300 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Alabama rank for physics teacher pay?
Alabama ranks 40 of 47 states.
Which city in Alabama pays physics teachers the most?
Auburn-Opelika, AL, with a median of $82,750 a year.
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.