Physicists Salary in California

Median Salary

$207,490

per year

Hourly Rate

$99.75

per hour

Employment

5,930

in California

vs. National Avg

+20.5%

National: $172,250

📊 Compared to the national median of $172,250, California pays 20.5% MORE for Physicists positions.

Purchasing Power

$187,435

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

13%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$125,390

25th

$173,450

Median

$207,490

75th

$222,760

90th

$296,740

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).