How much does a physics teacher make in Nashville?
$87,460a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $42.05 an hour or $7,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.05
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,040Median: $87,460Highest 10%: $179,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 25th | $67,530 | $32.47 | |
| Median | $87,460 | $42.05 | |
| 75th | $128,300 | $61.67 | |
| 90th | $179,000 | $86.04 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Knoxville, TN | $99,090 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $129,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $105,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,960 |
| Sociology Teacher | $85,070 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $81,600 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $81,110 |
| Business Teacher | $80,660 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $78,810 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $42.05 ($87,460 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $87,460 against $100,300 nationally, 13% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $80,630, so Nashville pays 8% more.
Where does Nashville rank for physics teacher pay?
49 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,000 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.