Physicists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New York
Physicists in New York earn a median salary of $173,037 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.1% vs the national median of $166,290. An estimated 1,070 physicists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $166,400 to $177,490 depending on location.
$173,037
Avg median salary in New York
$177,490
Highest paying metro
$166,400
Lowest paying metro
1,070
Employed in New York
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Physicists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $177,490 | $131,800 | $218,830 | 960 |
| Buffalo, NY | $175,220 | $102,430 | — | 30 |
| Albany, NY | $166,400 | $131,680 | $167,190 | 80 |