How much does a physics teacher make in Philadelphia?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $49.88 an hour or $8,646 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.88
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,890Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $187,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| 25th | $78,880 | $37.92 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.88 | |
| 75th | $134,600 | $64.72 | |
| 90th | $187,400 | $90.08 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,620 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
| Area | $101,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $49.88 ($103,800 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $100,300 nationally, 3% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $98,370, so Philadelphia pays 5% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for physics teacher pay?
25 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $187,400 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.