How much does a physics teacher make in Seattle?
$98,060a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $47.14 an hour or $8,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.14
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,650Median: $98,060Highest 10%: $166,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 25th | $80,970 | $38.93 | |
| Median | $98,060 | $47.14 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.51 | |
| 90th | $166,100 | $79.86 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Portland, OR | $111,500 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $47.14 ($98,060 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $98,060 against $100,300 nationally, 2% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $96,930, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for physics teacher pay?
40 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,100 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.