Physicists

Occupation

$166,290
National Median Salary
$79.95
Median Hourly Wage
21,340
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$80,020
$117,450
$166,290
$210,260
>$210,260

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

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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