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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

Physicist (WA) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Physicist (Washington vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$108,060
2023$106,300
2024$120,080
2025$134,790
Historical salary trend for Physicist in Washington
YearWashington MedianNational Median
2022$108,060$140,924
2023$106,300$142,089
2024$120,080$149,537
2025$134,790$153,763

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