Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Recent salaries shared by Engineering Physicist
7 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Engineering Physicist
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1-3 years
$136K/yr
($136K • $0)
Seattle, WA
submitted on Feb 6, 2026
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
Engineering Physicist
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1-3 years
$105K/yr
($105K • $0)
Batavia, IL
submitted on Feb 12, 2023
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Engineering Physicist
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1-3 years
$60K - $70K/yr
Jacksonville, FL
submitted on Nov 16, 2021
$60K - $70K/yr
Engineering Physicist
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0-1 year
$84K - $97K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 5, 2021
$84K - $97K/yr
Engineering Physicist
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15+ years
$217K - $252K/yr
Menlo Park, CA
submitted on May 23, 2021
$217K - $252K/yr
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Engineering Physicist
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1-3 years
$57K - $66K/yr
Columbia, SC
submitted on Apr 7, 2021
$57K - $66K/yr
Engineering Physicist
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10-14 years
$127K - $148K/yr
Menlo Park, CA
submitted on Nov 10, 2020
$127K - $148K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Engineering Physicist in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $161,125.
Frequently asked questions about Engineering Physicist salaries
The average salary for Engineering Physicist is $215,020 per year or $103 per hour, with top earners making up to $327,902 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $174,302 (25th percentile) to $269,484 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 41 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Engineering Physicist employees.
The highest salary for Engineering Physicist is $269,484 per year, $22,457 per month or $130 per hour.
The lowest salary for Engineering Physicist is $174,302 per year, $14,525 per month or $84 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Engineering Physicist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,937 per year (estimate) and goes up to $377,265 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.