Physicists Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$171,580

per year

Hourly Rate

$82.49

per hour

Employment

1,520

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

-0.4%

National: $172,250

📊 Compared to the national median of $172,250, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 0.4% LESS for Physicists positions.

Purchasing Power

$152,110

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

14%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$98,950

25th

$134,990

Median

$171,580

75th

$195,190

90th

$225,680

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