Physicists Salary in Florida
Physicists in Florida earn a median of $225,390 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $225,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $113,240; the top 10% earn over $308,580. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$119,810 median in Florida
- Bioinformatics Scientists$83,780 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$95,140 median in Florida
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$157,390 median in Florida
- Materials Scientists$102,340 median in Florida
- Nanosystems Engineers$105,410 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Florida
How much do physicists make in Florida?
The median is $225,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $113,240 and the top 10% earn over $308,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 43 (+31% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.