Physicists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $134,030 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.44
10th percentile $86,730
90th percentile $202,750
Employed locally 210
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,730
    25th
    $109,200
    50th (median)
    $134,030
    75th
    $168,350
    90th
    $202,750

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 192% Median Physicists salary is 92% 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
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Ohio $135,550
    Columbus, OH $134,260
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $114,900

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $117,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,240
    Chemists $99,270
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,620
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,710
    Biological Technicians $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Dayton, OH is $64.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $113.03 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Dayton, OH is 19.4% below 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $86,730 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,200.