What is the median salary for Physicist in Washington?

The median salary for Physicist in Washington is USD 145,000 - USD 185,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Physicist in United States is USD 40,000 - USD 120,000, while in Washington it is USD 145,000 - USD 185,000.

Physicist Salary in United States

Physicist Salary in Washington

Based on 44 job listings - Washington, United States 2026

Average salary

$145,000 - $185,000

Median salary

$145,000 - $185,000

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Washington

Average salary

145,000 - 185,000

Median salary

145,000 - 185,000

44 job openings

United States

Average salary

40,000 - 120,000

Median salary

75,000 - 120,000

8,472 job openings

Other cities

New York133 job openings

Denver96 job openings

Nampa86 job openings

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Columbus74 job openings

Memphis69 job openings

Los Alamos62 job openings

Tampa60 job openings

Albuquerque53 job openings

Dallas53 job openings

Boston50 job openings

Boise48 job openings

Chicago47 job openings

Richmond47 job openings

Baltimore45 job openings

Cambridge44 job openings

Madison44 job openings

Rochester44 job openings

Kearny39 job openings

Austell38 job openings

Broomfield38 job openings

San Antonio36 job openings

San Francisco35 job openings

El Paso34 job openings

Albany33 job openings

Omaha31 job openings

Minneapolis30 job openings

Physicist

44 job openings in Washington

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The average salary for a Physicist in Washington, United States is USD 145,000 - USD 185,000 per year in 2026, based on 44 job listings.

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