How much does a physics teacher make in Lincoln?
$128,800a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $61.90 an hour or $10,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.90
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,490Median: $128,800Highest 10%: $206,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 25th | $99,500 | $47.84 | |
| Median | $128,800 | $61.90 | |
| 75th | $165,300 | $79.46 | |
| 90th | $206,000 | $99.04 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Lincoln
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $131,200 |
| Business Teacher | $102,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $101,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,950 |
| Art | $98,800 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $98,160 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $97,590 |
| Psychology Teacher | $82,430 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $81,960 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $81,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $61.90 ($128,800 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Lincoln than the national average?
Yes: $128,800 against $100,300 nationally, 28% more.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $98,460, so Lincoln pays 31% more.
Where does Lincoln rank for physics teacher pay?
10 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $206,000 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.