Physicists Salary in Ohio
Physicists in Ohio earn a median of $162,900 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $162,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,860; the top 10% earn over $239,360. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$135,510 median in Ohio
- Bioinformatics Scientists$95,560 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$81,220 median in Ohio
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$90,000 median in Ohio
- Materials Scientists$108,830 median in Ohio
- Nanosystems Engineers$120,470 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Ohio
How much do physicists make in Ohio?
The median is $162,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,860 and the top 10% earn over $239,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 43 (−5% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.