How much does a physics teacher make in New York?
$103,100a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in New York. That is $49.57 an hour or $8,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.57
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,320Median: $103,100Highest 10%: $209,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,320 | $29.48 | |
| 25th | $77,810 | $37.41 | |
| Median | $103,100 | $49.57 | |
| 75th | $134,900 | $64.83 | |
| 90th | $209,900 | $100.93 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $114,600 |
| New York, NY | $104,700 |
| Albany, NY | $103,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $98,690 |
| Syracuse, NY | $95,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 11. Oregon | $104,300 |
| 12. Iowa | $104,300 |
| 13. Maine | $104,300 |
| 14. New York | $103,100 |
| 15. Indiana | $103,000 |
| 16. North Dakota | $101,700 |
| 17. Georgia | $101,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $49.57 ($103,100 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $103,100 against $100,300 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for physics teacher pay?
New York ranks 14 of 47 states.
Which city in New York pays physics teachers the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $114,600 a year.
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.