Median salary
$172,750
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$167.4k – $202k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
35.3%
6 of 17 roles
Live roles
17
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Infleqtion
|
$211,000 | 3 |
Fuse
|
$175,000 | 1 |
micro1
|
$166,400 | 1 |
IonQ
|
$154,418 | 1 |
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How much do Physicist roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Physicist roles in United States is $172,750 per year. Most pay falls between $167,425 (25th percentile) and $202,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $160,409 to $211,000.
These figures are computed live from 17 active Physicist roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 6 (35.3%) 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 United States include Infleqtion, Fuse, micro1 and IonQ.
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 United States?
- The median is $172,750 per year, with most pay between $167,425 and $202,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 6 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Physicist salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $160,409 to $211,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $172,750. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.