Physicists Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $117,170 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $56.33
10th percentile $93,330
90th percentile $163,320
Employed locally 80
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,330
    25th
    $101,710
    50th (median)
    $117,170
    75th
    $136,990
    90th
    $163,320

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,000
    Chemists $96,310
    Chemical Technicians $57,780
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,850
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,840
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Southern Indiana is $56.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Southern Indiana is 29.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $93,330 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,710.