Physicist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 170+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$170,690
$82.063/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+14.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – —
170 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Physicist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,730 |
| 25th percentile | $91,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $170,690 |
| 75th percentile | $207,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $170,550 |
| 2023 | $164,950 |
| 2024 | $170,690 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $170,550 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $164,950 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $170,690 | $149,537 |