How much does a physicist make in Utah?
$156,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Utah. That is $75.37 an hour or $13,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.37
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,090Median: $156,800Highest 10%: $258,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 25th | $119,900 | $57.63 | |
| Median | $156,800 | $75.37 | |
| 75th | $229,500 | $110.33 | |
| 90th | $258,700 | $124.37 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 19. New Jersey | $163,300 |
| 20. Ohio | $162,900 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $157,000 |
| 22. Utah | $156,800 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $155,200 |
| 24. Nevada | $154,000 |
| 25. Virginia | $145,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $75.37 ($156,800 a year).
Do physicists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $156,800 against $172,300 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Utah rank for physicist pay?
Utah ranks 22 of 43 states.
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.