How much does a High School Physics Teacher make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$61,087 / yrTotal Pay
$56,612 / yrBase Pay
$4,475 / yrAdditional Pay

$61,087

 / yr
$39K$95K
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The estimated total pay for a High School Physics Teacher is $61,087 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $56,612 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,475 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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$54,801 /yr
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Total Pay Trajectory

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$54,801 /yr
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Baltimore City Public School System
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High School Physics TeacherSee 7 salaries from all locations

$63,453

 / yr

$55,444

 / yr

$58,927

 / yr

$66,323

 / yr

$64,941

 / yr

$67,252

 / yr

$69,216

 / yr

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$62,310

 / yr

$60,244

 / yr

$65,819

 / yr

$62,550

 / yr

$68,439

 / yr

$64,850

 / yr

$66,757

 / yr

$65,581

 / yr

$65,116

 / yr

$73,854

 / yr

$69,677

 / yr

$64,624

 / yr

$6,493

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Top Paying Industries

For a High School Physics Teacher in United States

The top paying industry for a High School Physics Teacher in United States is Education with a median total pay of $63,453.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • EducationEducation$63,453

    0% Lower than other industries

Education

The top paying company in Education for High School Physics Teacher is Baltimore City Public School System.

Baltimore City Public School SystemBaltimore City Public School System$63,453/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Upper School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$64,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$48,400

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$72,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

15+ years
3 days ago
Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

4-6 years
6 days ago
Health Physics

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$99,000

/yr

Submitted 7 days ago

15+ years
7 days ago
Temporary Instructor, Physics

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$43,000

/yr

Submitted 9 days ago

1-3 years
9 days ago
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 9 days ago

15+ years
9 days ago
Physics TA

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19,000

/yr

Submitted 10 days ago

1-3 years
10 days ago

High School Physics Teacher pay FAQ

The national average salary for a High School Physics Teacher is $56,612 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a High School Physics Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 160 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a High School Physics Teacher employees.

The highest salary for a High School Physics Teacher in United States is $87,143 per year.

The lowest salary for a High School Physics Teacher in United States is $36,778 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a High School Physics Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a High School Physics Teacher.