How much does a physicist make in Cleveland?
$239,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $115.08 an hour or $19,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.08
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,100Median: $239,400Highest 10%: $239,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 25th | $184,200 | $88.54 | |
| Median | $239,400 | $115.08 | |
| 75th | $239,400 | $115.08 | |
| 90th | $239,400 | $115.08 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| Columbus, OH | $170,400 |
| Dayton, OH | $151,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $142,200 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $139,200 |
| Materials Scientist | $111,800 |
| Economist | $105,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $95,800 |
| School Psychologist | $94,250 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,070 |
| Chemist | $82,020 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,290 |
| Medical Scientist | $78,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $115.08 ($239,400 a year).
Do physicists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $239,400 against $172,300 nationally, 39% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $162,900, so Cleveland pays 47% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for physicist pay?
3 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,400 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.