Physicist Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 570+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$153,340
$73.721/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $192K
570 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Physicist in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,780 |
| 25th percentile | $104,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $153,340 |
| 75th percentile | $191,880 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,480 |
| 2023 | $138,420 |
| 2024 | $153,340 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,480 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $138,420 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $153,340 | $149,537 |