How much does a physicist make in Tampa?
$266,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $128.01 an hour or $22,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $128.01
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $126,200Median: $266,300Highest 10%: $308,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $126,200 | $60.66 | |
| 25th | $222,200 | $106.84 | |
| Median | $266,300 | $128.01 | |
| 75th | $300,000 | $144.25 | |
| 90th | $308,600 | $148.36 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| Miami, FL | $272,500 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $134,600 |
| Economist | $103,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $97,250 |
| Geoscientist | $95,140 |
| Medical Scientist | $86,890 |
| School Psychologist | $85,870 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $85,610 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $85,490 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $83,460 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $82,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $128.01 ($266,300 a year).
Do physicists make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $266,300 against $172,300 nationally, 55% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $225,400, so Tampa pays 18% more.
Where does Tampa rank for physicist pay?
2 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $126,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $308,600 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.