Physicists in California
SOC 19-2012 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
5,930Jobs in California
$201,930Mean annual wage
4th of 43Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $125,390 | $60.28 |
| 25th percentile | $173,450 | $83.39 |
| Median (50th) | $207,490 | $99.75 |
| 75th percentile | $222,760 | $107.10 |
| 90th percentile | $296,740 | $142.66 |
| Mean | $201,930 | $97.08 |
Across 43 states with a published mean, the highest are Florida ($219,910), New Hampshire ($208,970), Oregon ($207,370); the lowest are South Dakota ($108,270), Montana ($125,680), Colorado ($128,830). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,930 | $201,930 | $207,490 |
| Arizona | 120 | $159,730 | $130,500 |
| Nevada | 50 | $151,470 | $154,030 |
| Oregon | 90 | $207,370 | $200,320 |