The median annual wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $128,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $138,700.
Pay spans roughly $65,090 at the 10th percentile to $219,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,070 people work as physics teachers, postsecondary in California.
| Median (annual) | $128,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $138,700 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $65,090 |
| 90th percentile | $219,610 |
| Employment | 1,070 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.