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US Department of Defense Physicist salary in the United States

Average salary
$99,500/yr
Based on 134 income tax records
$39,500
$159,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$56K
 
$83K
 
$103K
 
$108K
 
$128K
$39,500
$159,000
How much do Physicists make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Physicist is $99,500 per year. This is based on data from 134 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Physicist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Physicist salary can vary between $39,500 to $159,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Physicist salary by location

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US Department of Defense Physicist demographics

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38% are single
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62% are married
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41% have kids
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59% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Physicists

134 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a physicist in the United States is $99,500 per year. Physicist salaries in the United States can vary between $39,500 to $159,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 134 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as physicist.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for physicists in the United States: Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($134,000 a year), Washington Metro Area, DC ($117,000 a year), and Albuquerque Metro Area, NM ($79,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.