What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Physicist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Physicist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Physicist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Physicist's salary?

An Assistant Physicist's salary grows with experience: starting around $112,570 for beginners, reaching about $113,863 at mid-level, and approach $117,906 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Physicist?

Assistant Physicist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Physicist roles are District of Columbia $132,112, California $131,611, Massachusetts $129,857. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Physicist roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Physicist level roles vary by specialization: Physicist VI: $186,405; Physicist V: $157,221; Physicist IV: $140,836; Senior Physicist: $108,300; Physicist: $108,292.

Assistant Physicist Salary in Vermont

How much does an Assistant Physicist make in Vermont? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Physicist in Vermont is $117,114 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, an Assistant Physicist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,684
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,077 to $125,264
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,760

10% $101,760

50% (Median) $117,114

90% $132,684

Assistant Physicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,264	$10,439	$2,409	$60
Average	$117,114	$9,759	$2,252	$56
25th Percentile	$109,077	$9,090	$2,098	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Physicist Salaries

An Assistant Physicist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Physicist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Physicist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $112,570
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,828
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,863
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,416
Expert (over 8 years): $117,906

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Physicist	less than 1 year	$112,570
Early Career Level Assistant Physicist	1-2 years	$112,828
Mid-Level Level Assistant Physicist	2-4 years	$113,863
Senior-Level Level Assistant Physicist	5-8 years	$115,416
Expert Level Assistant Physicist	over 8 years	$117,906

How Do Assistant Physicist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Physicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $132,112.
California: $131,611.
Massachusetts: $129,857.

District of Columbia $132,112 California $131,611 Massachusetts $129,857 Washington $129,380 New Jersey $129,332 Alaska $129,165 Connecticut $127,518 New York $126,850

Hawaii $124,714 Rhode Island $123,712 Maryland $123,032 Minnesota $122,101 Colorado $121,743 Illinois $121,624 Oregon $121,170 Delaware $120,836

New Hampshire $120,626 Virginia $120,156 Pennsylvania $118,784 Nevada $118,092 North Dakota $117,865 Michigan $117,507 Wisconsin $117,376 Vermont $117,114

Texas $116,386 Maine $116,338 Arizona $116,266 Ohio $116,183 Georgia $115,085 Indiana $114,536 Wyoming $114,429 Utah $114,262

Iowa $114,190 Kansas $113,617 Louisiana $113,450 North Carolina $113,391 Missouri $113,367 Florida $112,902 Montana $112,651 Nebraska $112,412

Kentucky $112,281 South Carolina $111,804 Tennessee $111,505 Idaho $111,386 New Mexico $110,515 Oklahoma $110,324 Alabama $109,620 South Dakota $108,439

Arkansas $107,795 West Virginia $107,449 Mississippi $106,410

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Physicist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $119,876
Barre: $120,056
Cabot: $119,792

Adamant, VT $119,876

Barre, VT $120,056

Cabot, VT $119,792

Calais, VT $119,897

East Barre, VT $119,873

East Calais, VT $119,876

East Montpelier, VT $119,956

Eden, VT $119,797

Eden Mills, VT $119,689

Graniteville, VT $120,049

Hyde Park, VT $119,974

Johnson, VT $120,125

Lake Elmore, VT $119,840

Marshfield, VT $119,813

Moretown, VT $120,134

Morrisville, VT $120,119

Moscow, VT $120,180

Northfield, VT $119,987

Northfield Falls, VT $120,548

North Hyde Park, VT $119,965

North Montpelier, VT $119,845

Plainfield, VT $119,828

Roxbury, VT $119,625

South Barre, VT $120,196

Waterbury, VT $120,168

Stowe, VT $120,185

Waitsfield, VT $120,118

Warren, VT $119,894

Washington, VT $119,660

Waterbury Center, VT $120,165

Websterville, VT $120,030

Williamstown, VT $119,890

Wolcott, VT $119,825

Woodbury, VT $119,706

Worcester, VT $119,826

Rutland, VT $119,822

Belmont, VT $119,452

Benson, VT $119,451

Bomoseen, VT $119,640

Brandon, VT $119,728

Bridport, VT $119,741

Castleton, VT $119,662

Center Rutland, VT $119,745

Chittenden, VT $119,469

Cuttingsville, VT $119,427

Danby, VT $119,631

East Middlebury, VT $119,807

East Poultney, VT $119,644

East Wallingford, VT $119,514

Fair Haven, VT $119,557

Florence, VT $119,515

Forest Dale, VT $119,733

Gaysville, VT $118,973

Granville, VT $119,535

Hancock, VT $119,515

Hydeville, VT $119,654

Killington, VT $119,502

Middlebury, VT $119,992

Middletown Springs, VT $119,580

Mount Holly, VT $119,469

North Clarendon, VT $119,644

Orwell, VT $119,631

Pawlet, VT $119,674

Pittsfield, VT $119,572

Pittsford, VT $119,686

Poultney, VT $119,663

Proctor, VT $119,796

Ripton, VT $119,657

Rochester, VT $119,595

Rupert, VT $119,584

Salisbury, VT $119,774

Shoreham, VT $119,673

Stockbridge, VT $119,461

Wallingford, VT $119,525

Wells, VT $119,679

West Pawlet, VT $119,720

West Rupert, VT $119,691

West Rutland, VT $119,618

Whiting, VT $119,678

Saint Johnsbury, VT $119,807

Albany, VT $119,737

Barnet, VT $119,679

Barton, VT $119,724

Beebe Plain, VT $119,760

Concord, VT $119,566

Coventry, VT $119,900

Craftsbury, VT $119,772

Craftsbury Common, VT $119,778

Danville, VT $119,705

Derby, VT $119,760

Derby Line, VT $119,671

East Burke, VT $119,667

East Charleston, VT $119,679

East Hardwick, VT $119,743

East Haven, VT $119,406

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $119,804

Glover, VT $119,689

Granby, VT $119,259

Greensboro, VT $119,648

Greensboro Bend, VT $119,724

Hardwick, VT $119,857

Irasburg, VT $119,694

Island Pond, VT $119,499

Lowell, VT $119,654

Lower Waterford, VT $119,791

Lyndon, VT $119,770

Lyndon Center, VT $119,904

Lyndonville, VT $119,774

Morgan, VT $119,558

Newport, VT $119,832

Newport Center, VT $119,679

North Concord, VT $119,366

North Troy, VT $119,696

Orleans, VT $119,650

Passumpsic, VT $119,814

Peacham, VT $119,573

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $119,817

Sheffield, VT $119,605

Sutton, VT $119,595

Troy, VT $119,708

West Burke, VT $119,675

West Charleston, VT $119,619

West Danville, VT $119,712

Westfield, VT $119,617

West Glover, VT $119,699

Averill, VT $119,002

Beecher Falls, VT $119,774

Canaan, VT $119,476

Gilman, VT $120,002

Guildhall, VT $119,319

Lunenburg, VT $119,579

Norton, VT $119,241

North Bennington, VT $120,573

North Pownal, VT $120,816

Pownal, VT $120,884

White River Junction, VT $119,791

Ascutney, VT $119,847

Barnard, VT $119,519

Bethel, VT $119,593

Bradford, VT $119,718

Bridgewater, VT $119,642

Bridgewater Corners, VT $119,405

Brookfield, VT $119,710

Brownsville, VT $119,644

Chelsea, VT $119,641

Corinth, VT $119,609

East Corinth, VT $119,659

East Randolph, VT $119,681

East Ryegate, VT $119,578

East Thetford, VT $119,725

Fairlee, VT $119,597

Groton, VT $119,629

Hartford, VT $120,103

Hartland, VT $119,683

Hartland Four Corners, VT $119,678

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $119,986

Newbury, VT $119,615

North Hartland, VT $119,767

North Pomfret, VT $119,562

North Thetford, VT $119,723

Norwich, VT $119,699

Plymouth, VT $119,319

Post Mills, VT $119,697

Quechee, VT $119,821

Randolph, VT $119,799

Randolph Center, VT $119,739

Reading, VT $119,418

Sharon, VT $119,591

South Pomfret, VT $119,476

South Royalton, VT $119,625

South Ryegate, VT $119,649

South Strafford, VT $119,619

South Woodstock, VT $119,447

Strafford, VT $119,515

Taftsville, VT $119,831

Thetford, VT $119,725

Thetford Center, VT $119,600

Topsham, VT $119,564

Tunbridge, VT $119,587

Vershire, VT $119,531

Wells River, VT $119,657

West Fairlee, VT $119,877

West Hartford, VT $119,564

West Newbury, VT $119,611

West Topsham, VT $119,660

Wilder, VT $120,109

Windsor, VT $119,731

Woodstock, VT $119,585

Bellows Falls, VT $120,021

Cambridgeport, VT $119,884

Cavendish, VT $119,486

Chester, VT $119,605

Chester Depot, VT $119,562

Grafton, VT $119,514

Londonderry, VT $119,729

Ludlow, VT $119,548

North Springfield, VT $119,965

Perkinsville, VT $119,640

Peru, VT $119,604

Proctorsville, VT $119,506

Saxtons River, VT $119,996

South Londonderry, VT $119,803

Springfield, VT $119,907

Westminster, VT $120,020

Westminster Station, VT $120,029

Weston, VT $119,481

Shaftsbury, VT $120,429

Brattleboro, VT $120,266

Bondville, VT $119,768

East Dover, VT $120,012

Jacksonville, VT $120,314

Jamaica, VT $119,771

Marlboro, VT $120,861

Newfane, VT $119,933

Putney, VT $119,908

Readsboro, VT $120,876

South Newfane, VT $119,975

Stamford, VT $120,789

Townshend, VT $119,825

Vernon, VT $120,634

Wardsboro, VT $119,912

West Dover, VT $120,109

West Dummerston, VT $119,963

West Halifax, VT $120,148

West Townshend, VT $119,663

West Wardsboro, VT $119,666

Whitingham, VT $120,271

Williamsville, VT $119,963

Wilmington, VT $120,198

Burlington, VT $120,526

South Burlington, VT $120,519

Winooski, VT $120,526

Colchester, VT $120,526

Alburgh, VT $119,925

Bakersfield, VT $120,103

Belvidere Center, VT $119,667

Bristol, VT $120,128

Cambridge, VT $120,271

Charlotte, VT $120,363

East Berkshire, VT $119,987

East Fairfield, VT $120,166

Enosburg Falls, VT $119,834

Essex, VT $120,434

Essex Junction, VT $120,443

Fairfax, VT $120,279

Fairfield, VT $120,163

Ferrisburgh, VT $120,229

Franklin, VT $119,841

Grand Isle, VT $120,291

Highgate Center, VT $119,943

Highgate Springs, VT $120,004

Hinesburg, VT $120,360

Huntington, VT $120,270

Isle La Motte, VT $120,074

Jeffersonville, VT $120,190

Jericho, VT $120,334

Jonesville, VT $120,359

Milton, VT $120,391

Monkton, VT $120,264

Montgomery, VT $119,834

Montgomery Center, VT $119,689

New Haven, VT $120,113

North Ferrisburgh, VT $120,283

North Hero, VT $120,163

Richford, VT $119,814

Richmond, VT $120,347

Saint Albans, VT $120,217

Saint Albans Bay, VT $120,202

Shelburne, VT $120,472

Sheldon, VT $120,074

Sheldon Springs, VT $120,369

South Hero, VT $120,400

Starksboro, VT $120,198

Swanton, VT $120,052

Underhill, VT $120,307

Underhill Center, VT $120,310

Vergennes, VT $120,076

Waterville, VT $120,117

Westford, VT $120,366

Williston, VT $120,457

Montpelier, VT $120,037

Bennington, VT $120,661

Arlington, VT $120,236

Dorset, VT $119,768

East Arlington, VT $119,723

East Dorset, VT $119,771

Manchester, VT $120,094

Manchester Center, VT $120,015

Assistant Physicist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Physicist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Physicist positions in Biotechnology or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Physicist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Physicist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$140,536	$68.0	20%
Healthcare	$128,825	$62.0	10%

Assistant Physicist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Physicist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$109,077

Average $117,114/year

$125,264

$9,090

Average $9,759/month

$10,439

$2,098

Average $2,252/week

$2,409

$52

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,264	$10,439	$2,409	$60
Average	$117,114	$9,759	$2,252	$56
25th Percentile	$109,077	$9,090	$2,098	$52

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