How much does a physicist make in Alabama?
$139,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Alabama. That is $66.99 an hour or $11,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.99
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,290Median: $139,300Highest 10%: $227,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,290 | $35.72 | |
| 25th | $103,600 | $49.79 | |
| Median | $139,300 | $66.99 | |
| 75th | $195,200 | $93.84 | |
| 90th | $227,800 | $109.51 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $150,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 25. Virginia | $145,000 |
| 26. Georgia | $144,900 |
| 27. Missouri | $140,500 |
| 28. Alabama | $139,300 |
| 29. South Carolina | $138,400 |
| 30. Illinois | $137,100 |
| 31. Arkansas | $135,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $66.99 ($139,300 a year).
Do physicists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $139,300 against $172,300 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for physicist pay?
Alabama ranks 28 of 43 states.
Which city in Alabama pays physicists the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $150,000 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.