How much does a physics teacher make in Atlanta?
$107,400a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $51.64 an hour or $8,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.64
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,510Median: $107,400Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,510 | $31.50 | |
| 25th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| Median | $107,400 | $51.64 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.59 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.34 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,200 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $130,900 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $110,500 |
| Business Teacher | $108,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $102,600 |
| Sociology Teacher | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $51.64 ($107,400 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $107,400 against $100,300 nationally, 7% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $101,600, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for physics teacher pay?
16 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,200 or more.
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.