How much does a physics teacher make in Houston?
$99,480a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $47.83 an hour or $8,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.83
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,540Median: $99,480Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| 25th | $80,020 | $38.47 | |
| Median | $99,480 | $47.83 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.66 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.90 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| College Station, TX | $167,100 |
| Austin, TX | $100,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $99,650 |
| McAllen, TX | $97,760 |
| El Paso, TX | $95,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $95,060 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $47.83 ($99,480 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $99,480 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $97,760, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for physics teacher pay?
36 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,900 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.