Physicist Salary in Utah
Based on 30+ workers in Utah
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (UT)
$156,760
$75.365/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+1.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $259K
30 employed in Utah
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Utah
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,090 |
| 25th percentile | $119,860 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $156,760 |
| 75th percentile | $229,490 |
| 90th percentile | $258,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Utah vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,160 |
| 2023 | $127,640 |
| 2024 | $133,900 |
| 2025 | $156,760 |
| Year | Utah Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,160 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $127,640 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $133,900 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $156,760 | $153,763 |