How much does a physicist make in Minneapolis?
$168,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $80.99 an hour or $14,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.99
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $136,700Median: $168,500Highest 10%: $286,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| 25th | $165,100 | $79.39 | |
| Median | $168,500 | $80.99 | |
| 75th | $185,100 | $88.99 | |
| 90th | $286,500 | $137.75 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $80.99 ($168,500 a year).
Do physicists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $168,500 against $172,300 nationally, 2% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $171,200, so Minneapolis pays 2% less.
Where does Minneapolis rank for physicist pay?
19 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $136,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $286,500 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.