Physicists Salary in New York, NY-NJ
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Median annual salary
$177,490
+6.7% vs national
Median hourly
$85.33
10th percentile
$84,980
90th percentile
—
Employed locally
960
National median
$166,290
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New York economic context
Unemployment rate
4.50%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$97,334
2023 • Census ACS
Physicists salary vs area income
182%
Median Physicists salary is 82% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Physicists make per hour in New York?
The median hourly wage for Physicists in New York, NY-NJ is $85.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $148.55 or more per hour.
Is New York above or below average for Physicists salaries?
The median Physicists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 6.7% 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 New York?
Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $84,980 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,800.