How much does a physics teacher make in Denver?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $48.45 an hour or $8,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.45
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,800Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $161,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 25th | $75,670 | $36.38 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.45 | |
| 75th | $128,200 | $61.64 | |
| 90th | $161,800 | $77.79 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
| Psychology Teacher | $83,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $48.45 ($100,800 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $100,300 nationally, 0% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $99,280, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for physics teacher pay?
33 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,800 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.