How much does a physicist make in Minnesota?
$171,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Minnesota. That is $82.32 an hour or $14,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.32
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $131,900Median: $171,200Highest 10%: $336,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $131,900 | $63.40 | |
| 25th | $152,400 | $73.27 | |
| Median | $171,200 | $82.32 | |
| 75th | $284,800 | $136.93 | |
| 90th | $336,700 | $161.89 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $168,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 12. Maryland | $174,400 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $82.32 ($171,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $171,200 against $172,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for physicist pay?
Minnesota ranks 15 of 43 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays physicists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $168,500 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.