What is the median salary for Physicist in Santa Clara?

The median salary for Physicist in Santa Clara is USD 161,000 - USD 221,000 per year.

How does the Physicist salary in Santa Clara compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Physicist in United States is USD 40,000 - USD 120,000, while in Santa Clara it is USD 163,784 - USD 232,950.

Physicist Salary in United States

Physicist Salary in Santa Clara

Based on 41 job listings - Santa Clara, United States 2026

Average salary

$163,784 - $232,950

Median salary

$161,000 - $221,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$138K

25th percentile$138K

Median$161K

75th percentile$183K

90th percentile$206K

50% of professionals earn between $138,000 - $183,480 USD

The median salary is $161,000

Compare with national average

Santa Clara

Average salary

163,784 - 232,950

Median salary

161,000 - 221,000

41 job openings

United States

Average salary

40,000 - 120,000

Median salary

75,000 - 120,000

12,833 job openings

Other cities

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The average salary for a Physicist in Santa Clara, United States is USD 163,784 - USD 232,950 per year in 2026, based on 41 job listings.

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