Physicist Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 230+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$210,990
$101.438/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+37.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$88K – $262K
230 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $88,300 |
| 25th percentile | $150,950 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $210,990 |
| 75th percentile | $231,190 |
| 90th percentile | $261,820 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $213,680 |
| 2023 | $165,600 |
| 2024 | $208,470 |
| 2025 | $210,990 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $213,680 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $165,600 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $208,470 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $210,990 | $153,763 |