DOL Median (Phoenix, AZ)
$106,500
vs National
+52.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$98,247
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$106,500
+52.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Phoenix, AZ earns $106,500 in nominal terms, which is 52.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $98,247 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Phoenix, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health | $186,849 | 2 |
| ON SEMICONDUCTOR | $110,074 | 2 |
| COMPOUND PHOTONICS US CORP | $102,500 | 7 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median Physicists salary in Phoenix, AZ is $106,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Phoenix, AZ earns 52.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $98,247 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.