How much does a physicist make in Delaware?
$82,590a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Delaware. That is $39.71 an hour or $6,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.71
- Vs. national median
- -52%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,570Median: $82,590Highest 10%: $294,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,570 | $31.04 | |
| 25th | $64,570 | $31.04 | |
| Median | $82,590 | $39.71 | |
| 75th | $210,600 | $101.25 | |
| 90th | $294,000 | $141.32 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $164,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 40. Montana | $103,800 |
| 41. Michigan | $94,520 |
| 42. South Dakota | $83,050 |
| 43. Delaware | $82,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $39.71 ($82,590 a year).
Do physicists make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $82,590 against $172,300 nationally, 52% less.
Where does Delaware rank for physicist pay?
Delaware ranks 43 of 43 states.
Which city in Delaware pays physicists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $164,900 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.