The salary statistics and trend of physicists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physicist salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $64,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $94,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $133,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $179,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $203,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physicists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physicists is $203,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $133,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physicists is $64,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physicists in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $133,680 | 0.67% | 19.35% |
| 2016 | $132,790 | 7.64% | - |
| 2015 | $122,650 | 9.43% | - |
| 2014 | $111,090 | 0.89% | - |
| 2013 | $110,100 | 2.08% | - |
| 2012 | $107,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of physicists in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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