How much does a physics teacher make in California?
$139,400a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in California. That is $67.03 an hour or $11,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.03
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,060Median: $139,400Highest 10%: $292,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 25th | $105,800 | $50.87 | |
| Median | $139,400 | $67.03 | |
| 75th | $213,700 | $102.75 | |
| 90th | $292,200 | $140.46 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $172,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $152,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $132,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $105,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 1. California | $139,400 |
| 2. Connecticut | $112,400 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $111,300 |
| 4. Maryland | $111,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $67.03 ($139,400 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $139,400 against $100,300 nationally, 39% more.
Where does California rank for physics teacher pay?
California ranks 1 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays physics teachers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $172,500 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.