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 10,790 active job listings.
The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in United States are Atlanta, Columbus, Gainesville, Athina, Sandy Springs. Atlanta leads with 718 job openings.
Leading employers for Physicist roles in United States include Navista, Vivian Health, Community Medical Center, Trinity Health, Memorial Sloan.
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