Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 47 · CA
49.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $166,780 ≈ $80/hr
Median annual salary $139,420
Employment 1,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $80,060P25 $105,810 Median $139,420P75 $213,730P90 $292,150
About 80% of physics teachers, postsecondarys in California earn between $80,060 and $292,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physics teachers, postsecondary salary in California is $166,780, about 49.6% above the U.S. average ($111,460). That works out to roughly $80/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $172,510 | $181,010 | 440 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $152,190 | $164,460 | 120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $139,400 | $156,870 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $133,360 | $164,980 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $132,790 | $125,420 | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $105,810 | $112,870 | 80 |