How much does a physical scientist make in New York?
$139,600a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $67.10 an hour or $11,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.10
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,150Median: $139,600Highest 10%: $190,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,150 | $36.61 | |
| 25th | $105,900 | $50.93 | |
| Median | $139,600 | $67.10 | |
| 75th | $167,100 | $80.35 | |
| 90th | $190,800 | $91.72 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| Albany, NY | $99,460 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $67.10 ($139,600 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $139,600 against $122,600 nationally, 14% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $117,800, so New York pays 18% more.
Where does New York rank for physical scientist pay?
12 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,800 or more.
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.