The median annual wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $103,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $111,030.
Pay spans roughly $62,900 at the 10th percentile to $161,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 70 people work as physics teachers, postsecondary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $103,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $111,030 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $62,900 |
| 90th percentile | $161,260 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.