Physicists Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$180,900
National Median
$166,290
Employment
6,220
Entry Level (10th)
$103,800
Top Earners (90th)
$239,200+
How California Compares
California pays $14,610 more than the national median for physicistss.
There are 0.344 physicists jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 2.49).
Other States for Physicists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $222,550 | 60 |
| Florida | $209,020 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $208,470 | 540 |
| Arizona | $190,960 | 70 |
| Oregon | $183,860 | 120 |
| Missouri | $180,450 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $179,440 | 30 |
| New Mexico | $175,960 | 770 |
| New York | $174,160 | 1,190 |
| Wisconsin | $174,010 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $173,660 | 260 |
| Connecticut | $171,630 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $170,690 | 170 |
| Texas | $170,450 | 700 |
| Kentucky | $168,660 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $168,610 | 320 |
| Virginia | $164,180 | 1,260 |
| Maryland | $163,950 | 1,420 |
| Massachusetts | $153,890 | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $153,340 | 570 |