Physicist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 320+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$168,610
$81.063/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+12.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$98K – —
320 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Physicist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98,030 |
| 25th percentile | $127,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $168,610 |
| 75th percentile | $225,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,330 |
| 2024 | $168,610 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,330 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $168,610 | $149,537 |