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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

Physicist (NJ) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Physicist (New Jersey vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2023$164,330
2024$168,610
Historical salary trend for Physicist in New Jersey
YearNew Jersey MedianNational Median
2023$164,330$142,089
2024$168,610$149,537

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