Physicists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $219,070 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $105.32
10th percentile $135,820
90th percentile —
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $135,820
    25th
    $179,990
    50th (median)
    $219,070

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 298% Median Physicists salary is 198% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $214,520

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Florida $209,020
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $146,350

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Miami, FL is $105.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $150.19 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Miami, FL is 31.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $135,820 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $179,990.