Physicist Salary in New York
Based on 1K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$174,160
$83.731/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+16.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – —
1K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Physicist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,510 |
| 25th percentile | $127,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $174,160 |
| 75th percentile | $212,470 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $171,070 |
| 2023 | $178,140 |
| 2024 | $174,160 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $171,070 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $178,140 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $174,160 | $149,537 |