Physicists Salary in District of Columbia
Ranked #26 of 43 · DC
8.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $156,320 ≈ $75/hr
Median annual salary $157,040
Employment 480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $86,820P25 $123,090 Median $157,040P75 $195,190P90 $202,360
About 80% of physicistss in District of Columbia earn between $86,820 and $202,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physicists salary in District of Columbia is $156,320, about 8.7% below the U.S. average ($171,180). That works out to roughly $75/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $171,580 | $169,660 | 1,520 |