How much does a physicist make in North Carolina?
$174,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in North Carolina. That is $83.74 an hour or $14,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.74
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,050Median: $174,200Highest 10%: $256,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| 25th | $81,370 | $39.12 | |
| Median | $174,200 | $83.74 | |
| 75th | $209,200 | $100.58 | |
| 90th | $256,900 | $123.49 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $110,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 10. Connecticut | $180,300 |
| 11. Iowa | $178,100 |
| 12. Maryland | $174,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $174,200 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $173,100 |
| 15. Minnesota | $171,200 |
| 16. Louisiana | $166,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $83.74 ($174,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $174,200 against $172,300 nationally, 1% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for physicist pay?
North Carolina ranks 13 of 43 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physicists the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $110,900 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.