Profession
Physicists
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
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🇺🇸 United States2025
19-2012SOC 2018 19-2012
GroupAll
Median172,250 USD
Average171,180 USD
Middle 50%111,720 USD - 222,760 USD
Decile range82,110 USD - 274,110 USD
Bottom decile82,110 USD
Top decile274,110 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-2012SOC 2018 19-2012
GroupAll
Median207,490 USD
Average201,930 USD
Middle 50%173,450 USD - 222,760 USD
Decile range125,390 USD - 296,740 USD
Bottom decile125,390 USD
Top decile296,740 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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