Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for physics teachers, postsecondary is $139,420 a year. About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 39% higher than the U.S. median ($100,310). California ranks 1st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physics teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $80,060 |
| 25% of workers | $105,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $139,420 |
| 75% of workers | $213,730 |
| 90% of workers | $292,150 |
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $172,510 | 440 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $152,190 | 120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $139,400 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $133,360 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $132,790 | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $105,810 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physics teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $49,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,630 |
| Physicists | $207,490 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,680 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,150 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,280 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,210 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,960 |
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