Physicists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $225,930 +35.9% vs national
Median hourly $108.62
10th percentile $102,890
90th percentile $225,930
Employed locally 170
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,890
    25th
    $174,200
    50th (median)
    $225,930
    75th
    $225,930
    90th
    $225,930

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 330% Median Physicists salary is 230% 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
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $214,520

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $135,550
    Columbus, OH $134,260
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $134,030
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $114,900

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Cleveland, OH is $108.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.08 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Cleveland, OH is 35.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $102,890 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $174,200.