How much does a physicist make in Idaho Falls?
$135,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $64.98 an hour or $11,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.98
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 60
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 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,600 |
| Chemist | $85,810 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $72,360 |
| Agricultural Technician | $48,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $64.98 ($135,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $135,200 against $172,300 nationally, 22% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $135,200, so Idaho Falls pays 0% more.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for physicist pay?
45 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,000 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.