Physicist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 150+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$174,180
$83.74/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+13.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $257K
150 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Physicist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,050 |
| 25th percentile | $81,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $174,180 |
| 75th percentile | $209,210 |
| 90th percentile | $256,860 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $170,550 |
| 2023 | $164,950 |
| 2024 | $170,690 |
| 2025 | $174,180 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $170,550 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $164,950 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $170,690 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $174,180 | $153,763 |