How much does a physics teacher make in Austin?
$100,400a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $48.28 an hour or $8,369 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.28
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,100Median: $100,400Highest 10%: $211,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,100 | $30.34 | |
| 25th | $64,180 | $30.86 | |
| Median | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| 75th | $137,200 | $65.96 | |
| 90th | $211,600 | $101.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| College Station, TX | $167,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $99,650 |
| Houston, TX | $99,480 |
| McAllen, TX | $97,760 |
| El Paso, TX | $95,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $95,060 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $136,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $129,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,400 |
| Atmospheric | $129,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $104,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,100 |
| History Teacher | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $48.28 ($100,400 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $100,400 against $100,300 nationally, 0% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $97,760, so Austin pays 3% more.
Where does Austin rank for physics teacher pay?
34 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,600 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.