Physicists
Occupation
$166,290
National Median Salary
$79.95
Median Hourly Wage
21,340
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+51.7%
10 Year Change
$109,600
2014 Median
$166,290
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Physicists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $236,130 | 180 |
| Offices of Physicians | $225,930 | 820 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $225,930 | 970 |
| Hospitals | $222,390 | 1,610 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $221,230 | 1,430 |
Top Paying States for Physicists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $222,550 | 60 |
| Florida | $209,020 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $208,470 | 540 |
| Arizona | $190,960 | 70 |
| Oregon | $183,860 | 120 |
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Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Offices of Physicians
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Hospitals
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Employment Services
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Outpatient Care Centers
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Temporary Help Services
Administrative and Support Services
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
