How much does a physics teacher make in Phoenix?
$73,940a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $35.55 an hour or $6,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.55
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,730Median: $73,940Highest 10%: $139,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,730 | $31.60 | |
| 25th | $65,730 | $31.60 | |
| Median | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 75th | $112,200 | $53.94 | |
| 90th | $139,900 | $67.24 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $35.55 ($73,940 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $73,940 against $100,300 nationally, 26% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $65,730, so Phoenix pays 12% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for physics teacher pay?
62 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,900 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.