How much does a physics teacher make in Sacramento?
$132,800a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $63.84 an hour or $11,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.84
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,600Median: $132,800Highest 10%: $155,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| 25th | $125,400 | $60.27 | |
| Median | $132,800 | $63.84 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.84 | |
| 90th | $155,200 | $74.60 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $172,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $152,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $105,800 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $63.84 ($132,800 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $132,800 against $100,300 nationally, 32% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $139,400, so Sacramento pays 5% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for physics teacher pay?
8 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,200 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.