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Physicists Salary in Delaware

Physicists in Delaware earn a median of $82,590 a year, −52% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$82,590
vs. U.S. median
−52% ($172,250)
Rank among states
43 of 43
Jobs in the state
50

Pay range in Delaware

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,570; the top 10% earn over $293,950. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.

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Physicists pay in Delaware

How much do physicists make in Delaware?

The median is $82,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,570 and the top 10% earn over $293,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Delaware a good state for physicists?

On pay alone it ranks 43 of 43 (−52% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses