Physicist Salary in Alabama
Based on 360+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$114,690
$55.139/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
-23.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$69K – $223K
360 employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,320 |
| 25th percentile | $91,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $114,690 |
| 75th percentile | $164,060 |
| 90th percentile | $222,590 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,230 |
| 2023 | $132,930 |
| 2024 | $114,690 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,230 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $132,930 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $114,690 | $149,537 |