Physicists salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Physicists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $156,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $172,250 and 25% below the CA statewide median of $207,490. It ranks #8 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Physicists salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $156,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $107,970 and $209,670. The 10th percentile is $84,450 and the 90th is $219,080.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Physicists?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $172,250 and 25% below the CA statewide median of $207,490. It ranks #8 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.