Physical education teacher earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level physical education teacher earnings begin at:
$45.77 per hour
$95,200 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level physical education teacher earnings begin at:
$38.20 per hour
$79,460 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level physical education teacher earnings begin at:
$27.78 per hour
$57,780 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level physical education teacher earnings begin at:
$11.13 per hour
$23,160 per year
10th percentile
Starting level physical education teacher earnings begin at:
$8.80 per hour
$18,300 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Physical education teacher salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $90,050 |
| New Hampshire | $77,730 |
| Massachusetts | $72,780 |
| Missouri | $69,470 |
| Georgia | $68,060 |
| Kansas | $67,910 |
| New Mexico | $67,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,100 |
| Kentucky | $66,630 |
| Idaho | $66,033 |
| New York | $65,170 |
| New Jersey | $65,120 |
| Florida | $64,980 |
| Michigan | $64,670 |
| North Dakota | $64,320 |
| Alabama | $64,040 |
| Texas | $63,040 |
| Indiana | $62,390 |
| Iowa | $62,050 |
| Oregon | $62,020 |
| South Carolina | $61,300 |
| Illinois | $60,103 |
| North Carolina | $59,610 |
| Mississippi | $59,350 |
| South Dakota | $59,050 |
| District of Columbia | $58,890 |
| Nebraska | $58,470 |
| Wyoming | $58,170 |
| West Virginia | $57,990 |
| Puerto Rico | $57,780 |
| Maryland | $57,650 |
| Tennessee | $56,930 |
| Minnesota | $56,640 |
| Maine | $56,400 |
| Wisconsin | $54,640 |
| Washington | $50,970 |
| Arkansas | $48,610 |
| Colorado | $48,260 |
| Nevada | $48,090 |
| Oklahoma | $45,590 |
| Louisiana | $43,500 |
| Arizona | $38,250 |
| Vermont | $37,590 |
| Utah | $25,680 |
| California | $106,140 |
How do physical education teacher salaries compare to similar careers?
Physical education teachers earn about the same as related careers in Puerto Rico. On average, they make less than fitness and wellness coordinators but more than nurse educators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fitness and wellness coordinator salary | $108K |
| Distance learning coordinator salary | $108K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $58K |
| Professor salary | $51K |
| Principal salary | $50K |
| School psychologist salary | $39K |
| Nurse educator salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)