Physicists Salary in Utah
Physicists in Utah earn a median of $156,760 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $156,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,090; the top 10% earn over $258,690. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$94,700 median in Utah
- Bioinformatics Scientists$93,250 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$89,990 median in Utah
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$81,990 median in Utah
- Materials Scientists$126,840 median in Utah
- Nanosystems Engineers$110,320 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Utah
How much do physicists make in Utah?
The median is $156,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,090 and the top 10% earn over $258,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 43 (−9% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.