Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $127,080 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,280
90th percentile $127,080
Employed locally 80
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,280
    25th
    $120,660
    50th (median)
    $127,080
    75th
    $127,080
    90th
    $127,080

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 135% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $139,180
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,210
    Ann Arbor, MI $135,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580

    Nearby metros — Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,210
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580
    California $128,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $128,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,570

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 30.5% above the national median of $97,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,660.