Physicists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for physicists is $87.48 an hour ($181,970 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($172,250). New York ranks 8th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physicists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.46 | $80,000 |
| 25% of workers | $63.27 | $131,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $87.48 | $181,970 |
| 75% of workers | $106.53 | $221,590 |
| 90% of workers | $140.84 | $292,950 |
Physicists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $181,970 | 1,070 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $175,060 | 40 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $159,240 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physicists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemists | $90,600 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,160 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $117,820 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $86,410 |
| Materials Scientists | $131,740 |
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