Physicists Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$157,040

per year

Hourly Rate

$75.50

per hour

Employment

480

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

-8.8%

National: $172,250

📊 Compared to the national median of $172,250, District of Columbia pays 8.8% LESS for Physicists positions.

Purchasing Power

$137,393

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

16%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$86,820

25th

$123,090

Median

$157,040

75th

$195,190

90th

$202,360

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