Physicists Salary in New York
Physicists in New York earn a median of $181,970 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $181,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,000; the top 10% earn over $292,950. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Mathematicians$126,950 median in New York
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$181,990 median in New York
- Bioinformatics Scientists$104,120 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86,410 median in New York
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$101,080 median in New York
- Materials Scientists$131,740 median in New York
Physicists pay in New York
How much do physicists make in New York?
The median is $181,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,000 and the top 10% earn over $292,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 43 (+6% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.