Physicists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $206,070 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $99.07
10th percentile $117,740
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $117,740
    25th
    $140,090
    50th (median)
    $206,070
    75th
    $223,710

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 243% Median Physicists salary is 143% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $171,190

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Phoenix, AZ is $99.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $123.37 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 23.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $117,740 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,090.