How much does a physics teacher make in San Francisco?
$133,400a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $64.12 an hour or $11,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.12
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,670Median: $133,400Highest 10%: $289,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,670 | $33.50 | |
| 25th | $98,490 | $47.35 | |
| Median | $133,400 | $64.12 | |
| 75th | $242,000 | $116.37 | |
| 90th | $289,500 | $139.16 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $172,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $152,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $132,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $105,800 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $64.12 ($133,400 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $133,400 against $100,300 nationally, 33% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $139,400, so San Francisco pays 4% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for physics teacher pay?
7 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $289,500 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.