How much does a Physics Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physics Engineer in the United States is $67,424. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,214 to a high of $78,868, with most professionals earning between $62,603 and $73,414.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $58,214 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $62,603 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $67,424 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $73,414 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $78,868 US April 01, 2025
25% $62,603 10% $58,214 90% $78,868 75% $73,414 $67,424 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Materials Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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