How much does a physicist make in Miami?
$272,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $131.00 an hour or $22,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $131.00
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $190,700Median: $272,500Highest 10%: $312,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $190,700 | $91.68 | |
| 25th | $190,700 | $91.68 | |
| Median | $272,500 | $131.00 | |
| 75th | $285,400 | $137.21 | |
| 90th | $312,400 | $150.19 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| Tampa, FL | $266,300 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $145,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $145,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $130,900 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $122,700 |
| Economist | $118,000 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $103,700 |
| Geoscientist | $101,800 |
| School Psychologist | $100,800 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,510 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $97,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $131.00 ($272,500 a year).
Do physicists make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $272,500 against $172,300 nationally, 58% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $225,400, so Miami pays 21% more.
Where does Miami rank for physicist pay?
1 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $190,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $312,400 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.