Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Physics Teacher make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$55,473 / yrTotal Pay
$51,962 / yrBase Pay
$3,511 / yrAdditional Pay

$55,473

 / yr
$37K$83K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Physics Teacher is $55,473 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $51,962 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 $3,511 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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Some related job titles are Chemistry Teacher Salaries with median pay of $54,363, High School Math Teacher Salaries with median pay of $56,911, Nuclear Engineer Salaries with median pay of $93,972, Physics Instructor Salaries with median pay of $70,896.

Top Paying Companies

For a Physics Teacher in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Physics Teacher in United States. Employers include Magnolia Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools.

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Magnolia Public Schools
Magnolia Public Schools
$63,677/yr
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Harmony Public Schools
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Physics TeacherSee 49 salaries from all locations

$62,284

 / yr

$56,391

 / yr

$63,677

 / yr

$59,632

 / yr

$60,517

 / yr

$59,369

 / yr

$56,845

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$60,218

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Top Paying Industries

For a Physics Teacher in United States

The top paying industry for a Physics Teacher in United States is Education with a median total pay of $59,632.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • EducationEducation$59,632

    0% Lower than other industries

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Physics Teacher are Magnolia Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools, and Cambridge Public Schools.

Magnolia Public SchoolsMagnolia Public Schools$63,677/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

Math and Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$82,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago
Physics and Engineering Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$78,000

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

15+ years
6 days ago
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$1,500

/mo

Submitted 7 days ago

1-3 years
7 days ago
Physics Professor

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 7 days ago

15+ years
7 days ago
Physics TA

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted 8 days ago

1-3 years
8 days ago
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted 8 days ago

15+ years
8 days ago
High School Physics Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$60,000

/yr

$52K | $8K

Submitted 8 days ago

7-9 years
8 days ago

Physics Teacher pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Physics Teacher is $51,962 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Physics Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 318 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Physics Teacher employees.

The highest salary for a Physics Teacher in United States is $76,370 per year.

The lowest salary for a Physics Teacher in United States is $35,354 per year.

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