Physicists Salary in Alabama
Physicists in Alabama earn a median of $139,330 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,290; the top 10% earn over $227,790. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Computer and Information Research Scientists$117,870 median in Alabama
- Bioinformatics Scientists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,610 median in Alabama
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$48,510 median in Alabama
- Nanosystems Engineers$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Alabama
How much do physicists make in Alabama?
The median is $139,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,290 and the top 10% earn over $227,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 43 (−19% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.