States with Fastest Physicists Salary Growth
These states raised Physicists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
17
States with Growth
+79.0%
Highest Growth
+33.3%
Average Growth
1
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Physicists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 17 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $124,350 | $222,550 | +$98,200 | +79.0% |
| 2 | Florida | $122,990 | $209,020 | +$86,030 | +69.9% |
| 3 | California | $111,820 | $180,900 | +$69,080 | +61.8% |
| 4 | Arkansas | $81,540 | $131,880 | +$50,340 | +61.7% |
| 5 | Iowa | $78,710 | $120,810 | +$42,100 | +53.5% |
| 6 | Missouri | $132,060 | $180,450 | +$48,390 | +36.6% |
| 7 | Idaho | $100,510 | $132,060 | +$31,550 | +31.4% |
| 8 | Mississippi | $92,220 | $120,640 | +$28,420 | +30.8% |
| 9 | Maryland | $126,060 | $163,950 | +$37,890 | +30.1% |
| 10 | Georgia | $106,900 | $131,500 | +$24,600 | +23.0% |
| 11 | Michigan | $87,510 | $107,640 | +$20,130 | +23.0% |
| 12 | Illinois | $112,540 | $131,260 | +$18,720 | +16.6% |
| 13 | Connecticut | $153,110 | $171,630 | +$18,520 | +12.1% |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $137,890 | $153,340 | +$15,450 | +11.2% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $140,440 | $153,890 | +$13,450 | +9.6% |
| 16 | Maine | $105,390 | $114,610 | +$9,220 | +8.7% |
| 17 | Colorado | $135,890 | $144,670 | +$8,780 | +6.5% |
1 States with Salary Decline
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $116,500 | $114,690 | -$1,810 | -1.6% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Physicists in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.