Physicists Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Physicists in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $188,665 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.5% vs the national median of $166,290. An estimated 320 physicists are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $165,730 to $211,600 depending on location.
$188,665
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$211,600
Highest paying metro
$165,730
Lowest paying metro
320
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Physicists salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $211,600 | $194,660 | $214,900 | — |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $165,730 | $113,780 | $231,580 | 320 |