Physicists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $133,900 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $64.37
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $56,020
    50th (median)
    $133,900
    75th
    $210,760

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 141% Median Physicists salary is 41% 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
    Connecticut $171,630
    Utah $133,900
    South Carolina $131,100
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $117,170
    South Dakota $78,390
    Portland-South Portland, ME $57,780

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Salt Lake City, UT is $64.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 19.5% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,020.