How much does a physicist make in Pennsylvania?
$211,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Pennsylvania. That is $101.44 an hour or $17,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $101.44
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,300Median: $211,000Highest 10%: $261,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,300 | $42.45 | |
| 25th | $151,000 | $72.57 | |
| Median | $211,000 | $101.44 | |
| 75th | $231,200 | $111.15 | |
| 90th | $261,800 | $125.88 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $224,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $164,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 1. Florida | $225,400 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $214,000 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | $211,000 |
| 4. California | $207,500 |
| 5. Oregon | $200,300 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $200,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $101.44 ($211,000 a year).
Do physicists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $211,000 against $172,300 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physicist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 3 of 43 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays physicists the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $224,200 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.