How much does a physics teacher make in Texas?
$97,760a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Texas. That is $47.00 an hour or $8,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.00
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $97,760Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $67,890 | $32.64 | |
| Median | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| 75th | $124,200 | $59.73 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.33 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $167,100 |
| Austin, TX | $100,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $99,650 |
| Houston, TX | $99,480 |
| McAllen, TX | $97,760 |
| El Paso, TX | $95,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $95,060 |
| Lubbock, TX | $66,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 25. Pennsylvania | $98,370 |
| 26. West Virginia | $98,320 |
| 27. Montana | $98,050 |
| 28. Texas | $97,760 |
| 29. Kansas | $97,140 |
| 30. Washington | $96,930 |
| 31. Nevada | $96,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $47.00 ($97,760 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $97,760 against $100,300 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for physics teacher pay?
Texas ranks 28 of 47 states.
Which city in Texas pays physics teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $167,100 a year.
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.