How much does a physicist make in Idaho?
$135,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Idaho. That is $64.98 an hour or $11,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.98
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,110Median: $135,200Highest 10%: $200,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,110 | $40.92 | |
| 25th | $108,500 | $52.15 | |
| Median | $135,200 | $64.98 | |
| 75th | $175,200 | $84.21 | |
| 90th | $200,000 | $96.15 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Idaho Falls, ID | $135,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 29. South Carolina | $138,400 |
| 30. Illinois | $137,100 |
| 31. Arkansas | $135,800 |
| 32. Idaho | $135,200 |
| 33. Washington | $134,800 |
| 34. Arizona | $130,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $64.98 ($135,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $135,200 against $172,300 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Idaho rank for physicist pay?
Idaho ranks 32 of 43 states.
Which city in Idaho pays physicists the most?
Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $135,200 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.