Entry Level Salary for Physicists

The average salary for an entry level Physicist is $60,191. An experienced Physicist makes about $115,419 per year.

Physicists study the ways in which various forms of matter and energy interact. Theoretical physicists may study the nature of time or the origin of the universe. Some physicists design and perform experiments with sophisticated equipment such as particle accelerators, electron microscopes, and lasers. Find more career information.

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  • Research Physicist/Materials Engineer/Electrical Engineer - Core4ce - Columbus,OH

    The Complex Engineered Materials (CEM) Research Group at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, OH is looking for a qualified research-grade postdoctoral candidate with experience...

  • Biologist - New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) - Battelle Memorial Institute - Columbus,OH

    Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up...

  • Travel Echo Technologist - $2,392 per week - Trustaff Allied - Grove City,OH

    Trustaff Allied is seeking a travel Echo Technologist for a travel job in Grove City, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Echo Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 11/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week...

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