Physicists Salary in Arizona
Physicists in Arizona earn a median of $130,500 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,160; the top 10% earn over $242,730. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Astronomers$129,020 median in Arizona
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$129,760 median in Arizona
- Bioinformatics Scientists$90,290 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$85,190 median in Arizona
- Nanosystems Engineers$102,280 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Arizona
How much do physicists make in Arizona?
The median is $130,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,160 and the top 10% earn over $242,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 43 (−24% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.