Physicist Salary in Washington
Based on 450+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$134,790
$64.803/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
-12.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $238K
450 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,860 |
| 25th percentile | $110,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,790 |
| 75th percentile | $174,630 |
| 90th percentile | $238,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,060 |
| 2023 | $106,300 |
| 2024 | $120,080 |
| 2025 | $134,790 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,060 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $106,300 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $120,080 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $134,790 | $153,763 |