Physicists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $215,340 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $103.53
10th percentile $131,310
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $131,310
    25th
    $146,310
    50th (median)
    $215,340

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 219% Median Physicists salary is 119% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $214,520

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,160
    Chemists $83,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $103.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $137.74 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 29.5% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $131,310 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $146,310.