How much does a physics teacher make in Virginia?
$104,500a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Virginia. That is $50.24 an hour or $8,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.24
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,640Median: $104,500Highest 10%: $171,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,640 | $25.31 | |
| 25th | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $104,500 | $50.24 | |
| 75th | $138,500 | $66.59 | |
| 90th | $171,100 | $82.26 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $103,700 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $101,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $98,470 |
| Washington, DC | $95,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 7. Delaware | $108,800 |
| 8. Minnesota | $107,200 |
| 9. Idaho | $106,000 |
| 10. Virginia | $104,500 |
| 11. Oregon | $104,300 |
| 12. Iowa | $104,300 |
| 13. Maine | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $50.24 ($104,500 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $104,500 against $100,300 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Virginia rank for physics teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 10 of 47 states.
Which city in Virginia pays physics teachers the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $103,700 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.