What is the median salary for Physicist in Phoenix?

The median salary for Physicist in Phoenix is USD 178,942 - USD 268,518 per year.

How does the Physicist salary in Phoenix compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Physicist in United States is USD 40,000 - USD 120,000, while in Phoenix it is USD 178,942 - USD 268,518.

Physicist Salary in United States

Physicist Salary in Phoenix

Based on 121 job listings - Phoenix, United States 2026

Average salary

$178,942 - $268,518

Median salary

$178,942 - $268,518

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$174K

25th percentile$174K

Median$179K

75th percentile$184K

90th percentile$184K

50% of professionals earn between $173,659 - $184,226 USD

The median salary is $178,942

Compare with national average

Phoenix

Average salary

178,942 - 268,518

Median salary

178,942 - 268,518

121 job openings

United States

Average salary

40,000 - 120,000

Median salary

75,000 - 120,000

15,589 job openings

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San Francisco109 job openings

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Boston61 job openings

Broomfield59 job openings

Los Alamos59 job openings

Nampa56 job openings

Physicist

121 job openings in Phoenix

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The average salary for a Physicist in Phoenix, United States is USD 178,942 - USD 268,518 per year in 2026, based on 121 job listings.

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