Physicists Salary in Washington
Physicists in Washington earn a median of $134,790 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,860; the top 10% earn over $238,430. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Mathematicians$162,280 median in Washington
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$202,400 median in Washington
- Bioinformatics Scientists$108,110 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,020 median in Washington
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$98,840 median in Washington
- Materials Scientists$127,250 median in Washington
Physicists pay in Washington
How much do physicists make in Washington?
The median is $134,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,860 and the top 10% earn over $238,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 43 (−22% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.