How much does a physics teacher make in Los Angeles?
$172,500a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $82.94 an hour or $14,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.94
- Vs. national median
- +72%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,850Median: $172,500Highest 10%: $282,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,850 | $38.87 | |
| 25th | $121,900 | $58.59 | |
| Median | $172,500 | $82.94 | |
| 75th | $228,900 | $110.02 | |
| 90th | $282,800 | $135.94 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| San Diego, CA | $152,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $132,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $105,800 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $130,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $82.94 ($172,500 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $172,500 against $100,300 nationally, 72% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $139,400, so Los Angeles pays 24% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for physics teacher pay?
1 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $282,800 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.