The median annual wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $125,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $120,270.
Pay spans roughly $83,090 at the 10th percentile to $162,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 60 people work as physics teachers, postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $125,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $120,270 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $83,090 |
| 90th percentile | $162,900 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.