DOL Median (Arizona)
$53,250
vs National
-23.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,124
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,250
-23.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Arizona earns $53,250 in nominal terms, which is 23.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,124 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health | $186,849 | 2 |
| Banner Health | $130,239 | 4 |
| ON SEMICONDUCTOR | $110,074 | 2 |
| COMPOUND PHOTONICS US CORP | $102,500 | 7 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | $86,103 | 44 |
| Planetary Science Institute | $86,000 | 8 |
| University of Rochester | $80,000 | 20 |
| ARIZONA CENTER FOR HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY | $80,000 | 2 |
| Association of Universities For Research In Astronomy | $80,000 | 9 |
| PHYSICS, MATERIALS, AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS RESEAR | $65,000 | 2 |
| ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRON | $61,797 | 1 |
| Mayo Clinic | $54,602 | 34 |
| The University of Arizona | $50,856 | 45 |
| Arizona State University | $48,587 | 30 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Arizona
Cardiologists · $582,600Anesthesiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $465,000Physicians, Pathologists · $280,000Physicians, All Other · $272,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Arizona?
The median Physicists salary in Arizona is $53,250 based on 72 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Arizona earns 23.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $49,124 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.