How much does a physicist make in New York?
$182,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in New York. That is $87.49 an hour or $15,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.49
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,000Median: $182,000Highest 10%: $293,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| 25th | $131,600 | $63.27 | |
| Median | $182,000 | $87.49 | |
| 75th | $221,600 | $106.53 | |
| 90th | $293,000 | $140.84 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $182,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $175,100 |
| Albany, NY | $159,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 5. Oregon | $200,300 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $200,100 |
| 7. Texas | $184,000 |
| 8. New York | $182,000 |
| 9. Kentucky | $180,900 |
| 10. Connecticut | $180,300 |
| 11. Iowa | $178,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $87.49 ($182,000 a year).
Do physicists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $182,000 against $172,300 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for physicist pay?
New York ranks 8 of 43 states.
Which city in New York pays physicists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $182,000 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.