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Physicists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$201,930
+17.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$97.08
 
10th Percentile
$125,390
Entry level
90th Percentile
$296,740
Senior level
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Salary Range

Physicists in California earn between $125,390 and $296,740, with a mean of $201,930. The national average for this role is $171,593.

$201,930 mean
10th Percentile$125,39090th Percentile$296,740

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$201,930
National Average$171,593
Florida$219,910
New Hampshire$208,970
Oregon$207,370
Minnesota$201,530
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.