Physics Teacher salary
From 407 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1054: Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Physics, Assistant Professor Physics
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 76% of Physics Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 13% since FY2020. From $80,000 in FY2020 to $90,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Physics Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 407 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Physics Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1054, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $90,000, 27% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $71,756 and $105,054. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 76% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 76% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $80,000 | 258 |
| Level II · Qualified | $101,492 | 68 |
| Level III · Experienced | $120,100 | 14 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Physics Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,000 | 17 |
| New York, NY | $103,000 | 17 |
| Atlanta, GA | $81,000 | 15 |
| Boston, MA | $117,165 | 12 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Physics Teacher does
Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1054.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Physics Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $100,310 in May 2025, with 13,090 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $90,000, 10% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,514 | $60,200 |
| 25th percentile | $71,756 | $74,050 |
| Median | $90,000 | $100,310 |
| 75th percentile | $105,054 | $132,650 |
| 90th percentile | $128,240 | $177,850 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,514 |
| 25th | $71,756 |
| 50th (median) | $90,000 |
| 75th | $105,054 |
| 90th | $128,240 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,000 | $63,500 | $94,400 | 183 |
| FY2021 | $82,000 | $67,222 | $96,750 | 175 |
| FY2022 | $82,000 | $65,000 | $97,525 | 207 |
| FY2023 | $90,000 | $73,332 | $101,000 | 221 |
| FY2024 | $89,880 | $70,071 | $103,604 | 246 |
| FY2025 | $90,000 | $70,235 | $108,038 | 268 |
| FY2026 | $90,000 | $73,951 | $103,744 | 139 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Physics Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Physics Teacher jobs is $90,000 (407 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $71,756 and $105,054.
What does an entry-level Physics Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $80,000. Level I accounts for 76% of Physics Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Physics Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($90,000) is 10% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($100,310, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.