How much does a physics teacher make in St. Louis?
$102,500a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $49.29 an hour or $8,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.29
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,560Median: $102,500Highest 10%: $164,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,560 | $36.33 | |
| 25th | $84,670 | $40.71 | |
| Median | $102,500 | $49.29 | |
| 75th | $127,700 | $61.38 | |
| 90th | $164,800 | $79.24 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $81,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $49.29 ($102,500 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $102,500 against $100,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $99,970, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for physics teacher pay?
28 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,800 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.