Median salary
$148,943
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$122.3k – $183.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
100%
4 of 4 roles
Live roles
4
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Computational Physicist
Medical Radiation Physicist - Sharp James S. Brown - Outpatient Pavilion Health Center - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Lead Medical Radiation Physicist - Sharp James S. Brown-Outpatient Pavilion - Variable Shift - Full Time - Eligible for up to $20K in New Hire Incentives
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| SH Sharp HealthCare | $121,650 | 2 |
|
Applied Materials
|
$209,000 | 1 |
|
Fuse
|
$175,000 | 1 |
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How much do Physicist roles in California pay?
The median salary for Physicist roles in California is $148,943 per year. Most pay falls between $122,268 (25th percentile) and $183,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $121,156 to $198,800.
These figures are computed live from 4 active Physicist roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 4 (100%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Physicist roles in California include Applied Materials, Fuse and Sharp HealthCare.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Physicist salary in California?
- The median is $148,943 per year, with most pay between $122,268 and $183,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 4 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Physicist salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $121,156 to $198,800 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $148,943. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.