How much does a physicist make in Connecticut?
$180,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Connecticut. That is $86.68 an hour or $15,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.68
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,800Median: $180,300Highest 10%: $303,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,800 | $50.36 | |
| 25th | $148,500 | $71.38 | |
| Median | $180,300 | $86.68 | |
| 75th | $269,400 | $129.54 | |
| 90th | $303,900 | $146.11 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 7. Texas | $184,000 |
| 8. New York | $182,000 |
| 9. Kentucky | $180,900 |
| 10. Connecticut | $180,300 |
| 11. Iowa | $178,100 |
| 12. Maryland | $174,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $174,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $86.68 ($180,300 a year).
Do physicists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $180,300 against $172,300 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for physicist pay?
Connecticut ranks 10 of 43 states.
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.