How much does a physicist make in Louisiana?
$166,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Louisiana. That is $79.92 an hour or $13,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.92
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,360Median: $166,200Highest 10%: $214,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,360 | $41.04 | |
| 25th | $101,900 | $48.98 | |
| Median | $166,200 | $79.92 | |
| 75th | $189,700 | $91.21 | |
| 90th | $214,100 | $102.93 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 13. North Carolina | $174,200 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $173,100 |
| 15. Minnesota | $171,200 |
| 16. Louisiana | $166,200 |
| 17. New Mexico | $165,300 |
| 18. Tennessee | $165,000 |
| 19. New Jersey | $163,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $79.92 ($166,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $166,200 against $172,300 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for physicist pay?
Louisiana ranks 16 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.