50% of professionals earn between $40,000 - $120,000 USD
The median salary is $75,000
The average salary for a Physicist in United States is USD 40,000 - USD 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 97,500 per year, based on 1,609 active job listings.
The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in United States are Atlanta, San Francisco, Columbus, Santa Clara, Salem. Atlanta leads with 73 job openings.
Leading employers for Physicist roles in United States include AOSense, Inc, Aya Healthcare, County of Los Angeles, Cross Country Allied, Inside Higher Ed.
Explore 1,609 Physicist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.