How much does a physicist make in Ohio?
$162,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Ohio. That is $78.32 an hour or $13,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,860Median: $162,900Highest 10%: $239,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,860 | $31.18 | |
| 25th | $118,100 | $56.76 | |
| Median | $162,900 | $78.32 | |
| 75th | $239,400 | $115.08 | |
| 90th | $239,400 | $115.08 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $239,400 |
| Columbus, OH | $170,400 |
| Dayton, OH | $151,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $142,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 17. New Mexico | $165,300 |
| 18. Tennessee | $165,000 |
| 19. New Jersey | $163,300 |
| 20. Ohio | $162,900 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $157,000 |
| 22. Utah | $156,800 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $155,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $78.32 ($162,900 a year).
Do physicists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $162,900 against $172,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Ohio rank for physicist pay?
Ohio ranks 20 of 43 states.
Which city in Ohio pays physicists the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $239,400 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.