How much does a physicist make in Arizona?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Arizona. That is $62.74 an hour or $10,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.74
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,200Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $242,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,200 | $49.12 | |
| 25th | $110,400 | $53.09 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.74 | |
| 75th | $197,300 | $94.84 | |
| 90th | $242,700 | $116.70 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tucson, AZ | $171,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $130,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 31. Arkansas | $135,800 |
| 32. Idaho | $135,200 |
| 33. Washington | $134,800 |
| 34. Arizona | $130,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $130,000 |
| 36. Hawaii | $117,200 |
| 37. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $62.74 ($130,500 a year).
Do physicists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $130,500 against $172,300 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Arizona rank for physicist pay?
Arizona ranks 34 of 43 states.
Which city in Arizona pays physicists the most?
Tucson, AZ, with a median of $171,200 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.