Physicist Salary in Washington
Based on 430+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$120,080
$57.731/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
-19.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $224K
430 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $100,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $120,080 |
| 75th percentile | $172,020 |
| 90th percentile | $224,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,060 |
| 2023 | $106,300 |
| 2024 | $120,080 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,060 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $106,300 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $120,080 | $149,537 |