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Physicist: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Physicist salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Physicist make in United States of America?
$151,219/ Annual
Based on 2198 salaries
The average Physicist in United States of America is $151,219 per year or $76.53 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $106,463 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $200,000 per year.
Median$151,219
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Low$106,463
High$200,000
Physicist: Average Salary in United States of America
Connecticut$205,700
Nebraska$200,000
Florida$199,331
Montana$197,330
Kentucky$189,093
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