How much does a physics teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$98,370a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $47.29 an hour or $8,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.29
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,160Median: $98,370Highest 10%: $134,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| 25th | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| Median | $98,370 | $47.29 | |
| 75th | $122,400 | $58.84 | |
| 90th | $134,600 | $64.72 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 22. New Jersey | $98,920 |
| 23. Nebraska | $98,460 |
| 24. Vermont | $98,390 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $98,370 |
| 26. West Virginia | $98,320 |
| 27. Montana | $98,050 |
| 28. Texas | $97,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.29 ($98,370 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $98,370 against $100,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physics teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 47 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays physics teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,800 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.