Physicist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Physicist make in the United States? The average Physicist salary in the United States is $113,557 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $96,456 and $141,628. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Physicist
Ochsner Health System - SLIDELL , LA
Job Description. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, a
- 19 days ago
Medical Physicist I / Contract | AGH
Allegheny Health Network - PITTSBURGH , PA
Company. Allegheny Health Network. Job Description. GENERAL OVERVIEW. Under the supervision of a level II or higher medical physicist, this job is responsible f
- 81 days ago
Medical Physicist
Ochsner Health System - SLIDELL , LA
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate. and innovate.  We
- 3 days ago
Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology
Ochsner Health System - NEW ORLEANS , LA
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate. and innovate.  We
- 3 days ago
Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology
Ochsner Health System - NEW ORLEANS , LA
Job Description. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, a
- 19 days ago
Physicist - Senior with Security Clearance
SOSi - RESTON , VA
Overview SOSi is seeking a Senior level Physicist (Scientific Support) to provide technical and scientific analysis to support counter WMD proliferation intelli
- 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physicist in the United States. The base salary for Physicist ranges from $96,456 to $141,628 with the average base salary of $113,557. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,163 to $144,083 with the average total cash compensation of $114,452.

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