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Senior Physicist Salary in the United States

Senior Physicist Salary

How much does a Senior Physicist make in the United States? The average Senior Physicist salary in the United States is $109,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $92,900 and $136,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $78,151 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $92,900 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $109,100 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $136,100 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $160,682 US March 26, 2024
25% $92,900 10% $78,151 90% $160,682 75% $136,100 $109,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Senior Physicist develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Being a Senior Physicist devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. In addition, Senior Physicist conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties of materials. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Senior Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Intermediate Physicist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Physicist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  3. Up a level:

    Specialist Physicist

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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