Physicists Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$173,450

per year

Hourly Rate

$83.39

per hour

Employment

440

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+0.7%

National: $172,250

📊 Compared to the national median of $172,250, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 0.7% MORE for Physicists positions.

Purchasing Power

$144,301

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

22%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$122,840

25th

$150,460

Median

$173,450

75th

$226,750

90th

$302,040

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