How much does a physics teacher make in San Diego?
$152,200a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $73.17 an hour or $12,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.17
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,240Median: $152,200Highest 10%: $292,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,240 | $46.27 | |
| 25th | $116,300 | $55.89 | |
| Median | $152,200 | $73.17 | |
| 75th | $204,900 | $98.49 | |
| 90th | $292,200 | $140.46 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $172,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $132,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $105,800 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $168,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $166,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $166,600 |
| Sociology Teacher | $142,000 |
| Economics Teacher | $140,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $138,300 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| History Teacher | $135,400 |
| Communications Teacher | $134,100 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $132,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $73.17 ($152,200 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $152,200 against $100,300 nationally, 52% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $139,400, so San Diego pays 9% more.
Where does San Diego rank for physics teacher pay?
3 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $292,200 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.