How much does a physical scientist make in New York?
$117,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in New York. That is $56.64 an hour or $9,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.64
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,220Median: $117,800Highest 10%: $175,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| 25th | $87,820 | $42.22 | |
| Median | $117,800 | $56.64 | |
| 75th | $151,600 | $72.90 | |
| 90th | $175,700 | $84.47 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $139,600 |
| Albany, NY | $99,460 |
| Rochester, NY | $95,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 16. New Mexico | $123,800 |
| 17. Alaska | $120,200 |
| 18. Michigan | $118,900 |
| 19. New York | $117,800 |
| 20. Utah | $115,900 |
| 21. Hawaii | $112,900 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $112,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $56.64 ($117,800 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $117,800 against $122,600 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for physical scientist pay?
New York ranks 19 of 39 states.
Which city in New York pays physical scientists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $139,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.