Physicist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 470+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$163,270
$78.495/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+6.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$100K – $290K
470 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Physicist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,490 |
| 25th percentile | $120,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $163,270 |
| 75th percentile | $222,140 |
| 90th percentile | $289,830 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,330 |
| 2024 | $168,610 |
| 2025 | $163,270 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,330 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $168,610 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $163,270 | $153,763 |