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SOC 19-2012·Life, Physical & Social ScienceOpportunity job
Physicists
Median wage
$178,892
10-yr outlook
+16.4%by 2032
Openings / year
98
Workers in NY
1,190
How pay grows with experience
Physicists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $101,716 |
| Median (typical) | $178,892 |
| Experienced | $217,516 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Physicists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $182,311 |
| Western New York | $179,978 |
| Capital Region | $170,926 |
| New York City | $170,677 |
| Central New York | $167,884 |
| Southern Tier | $163,899 |
| Mohawk Valley | $146,673 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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