Physicists
SOC code 19-2012 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
National employment
20,430
Mean annual wage
$171,180
Mean hourly wage
$82.30
Median annual wage
$172,250
Median hourly wage
$82.81
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,110 | $39.48 |
| 25th percentile | $111,720 | $53.71 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $172,250 | $82.81 |
| 75th percentile | $222,760 | $107.10 |
| 90th percentile | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
BLS top-codes wages at or above $239,200/yr ($115.00/hr); the exact value above this threshold is not published, so it is shown here as "$239,200+".
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Similar-paying occupations in Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 19-3032$193,950/yr
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- Astronomers 19-2011$128,820/yr
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- Economists 19-3011$124,720/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.