Physicists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $166,400 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $80.00
10th percentile $115,320
90th percentile $226,300
Employed locally 80
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $115,320
    25th
    $131,680
    50th (median)
    $166,400
    75th
    $167,190
    90th
    $226,300

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 193% Median Physicists salary is 93% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $214,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $177,490
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $175,220

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Albany, NY is $80.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $120.60 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Albany, NY is 0.1% above the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicists in Albany?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $115,320 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,680.