How much does a physics teacher make in Columbus?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $48.59 an hour or $8,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.59
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,260Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,260 | $10.70 | |
| 25th | $76,100 | $36.59 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.59 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.56 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.56 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Cleveland, OH | $95,410 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,430 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $104,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,820 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $94,620 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $84,820 |
| Sociology Teacher | $84,010 |
| History Teacher | $82,440 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $48.59 ($101,100 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $101,100 against $100,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $96,310, so Columbus pays 5% more.
Where does Columbus rank for physics teacher pay?
32 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,200 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.