50% of professionals earn between $58,000 - $136,000 USD
The median salary is $102,000
The average salary for a Phd in United States is USD 95,879 - USD 128,712 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 124,500 per year, based on 1,989 active job listings.
The cities with the most Phd job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Chicago, Seattle. New York leads with 64 job openings.
Leading employers for Phd roles in United States include PhDFinder, ByteDance, TikTok, New Mexico Department of Health, LifeStance Health.
Explore 1,989 Phd job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.