Physicist Salary in Ohio
Based on 630+ workers in Ohio
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OH)
$162,900
$78.32/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+5.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $239K
630 employed in Ohio
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,860 |
| 25th percentile | $118,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $162,900 |
| 75th percentile | $239,360 |
| 90th percentile | $239,360 |
Top-Paying Industries for Physicist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Physicists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Physicists in Ohio tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $239,360 | 3K |
| Wholesale Trade | $219,010 | — |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $213,780 | 50 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $210,530 | — |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $176,170 | 10K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Ohio vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Ohio) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,830 |
| 2023 | $136,880 |
| 2024 | $135,550 |
| 2025 | $162,900 |
| 2026 (projected) | $172,674 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Ohio Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,830 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $136,880 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $135,550 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $162,900 | $153,763 |
| 2026 (projected) | $172,674 | $162,989 |
Physicist Salary by Experience Level in Ohio
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $118,060 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $162,900 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $239,360 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $239,360 |
Physicist Salary in Other States
Related Physicist Salaries in Ohio
How other high-demand occupations in Ohio compare to Physicist ($162,900 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Physicist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologist in OH | $101,190 | -37.9% | $48.65/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in OH | $90,000 | -44.8% | $43.27/hr |
| Chemist in OH | $85,270 | -47.7% | $41.00/hr |
| Medical Scientist in OH | $83,910 | -48.5% | $40.34/hr |
| Geoscientist in OH | $81,220 | -50.1% | $39.05/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in OH | $79,950 | -50.9% | $38.44/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in OH | $78,540 | -51.8% | $37.76/hr |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in OH | $163,640 | +0.5% | $78.67/hr |
| Engineering Manager in OH | $166,870 | +2.4% | $80.23/hr |
| Dentist in OH | $167,410 | +2.8% | $80.49/hr |
| Chief Executive Officer in OH | $176,440 | +8.3% | $84.83/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in OH | $181,520 | +11.4% | $87.27/hr |