How much does a physicist make in Phoenix?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $62.74 an hour or $10,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.74
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,400Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $256,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,400 | $53.09 | |
| 25th | $111,500 | $53.58 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.74 | |
| 75th | $201,900 | $97.06 | |
| 90th | $256,600 | $123.37 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
| Hydrologist | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $62.74 ($130,500 a year).
Do physicists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $130,500 against $172,300 nationally, 24% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $130,500, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for physicist pay?
48 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $110,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $256,600 or more.
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.