How much does a physics teacher make in Portland?
$111,500a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $53.59 an hour or $9,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.59
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,800Median: $111,500Highest 10%: $146,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,800 | $31.63 | |
| 25th | $85,980 | $41.34 | |
| Median | $111,500 | $53.59 | |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.57 | |
| 90th | $146,400 | $70.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $53.59 ($111,500 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $111,500 against $100,300 nationally, 11% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $104,300, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for physics teacher pay?
14 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,400 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.