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Physicist/Scientist salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 21 open job postings for Physicist/Scientist roles in United States, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Physicist/Scientist postings in United States

  1. Physicist/Scientist III – Photonics Simulation & Layout EngineerApplied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · $138K–$190K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  2. Physicist/Scientist III – Photonics Simulation & Layout EngineerApplied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · $138K–$190K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  3. Physicist/Scientist III – Photonics Simulation & Layout EngineerSanta Clara, CA · $138K–$190K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  4. Physicist/Scientist III – Photonics Simulation & Layout EngineerApplied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · $138K–$190K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Physicist/Scientist III – Photonics Simulation & Layout EngineerApplied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · $138K–$190K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Physicist/Scientist pay in other places

  1. California$191K median, $164K–$191K typical, 16 postingsCalifornia: middle half $164K–$191K, median $191K
  2. Santa Clara, CA$191K median, $164K–$191K typical, 14 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $164K–$191K, median $191K
  3. Massachusetts$143K median, $143K–$143K typical, 3 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $143K–$143K, median $143K
  4. Gloucester, MA$143K median, $143K–$143K typical, 3 postingsGloucester, MA: middle half $143K–$143K, median $143K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Physicist/Scientist make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Physicist/Scientist jobs in United States is $191K a year, from 21 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Physicist/Scientist pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $164K–$191K. The top 10% list $191K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $143K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Physicist/Scientist jobs?

The median here is $191K, against $191K across all 21 postings for the role.

How many Physicist/Scientist jobs in United States list pay?

21 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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