What are the main factors that influence a Physicist Senior Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Physicist Senior Manager's salary?

A Physicist Senior Manager's salary grows with experience: a Physicist III (4-7 years)earns $109,485, a Physicist IV (7+ years)earns $142,447, a Physicist V (7-10 years)earns $159,123, a Physicist VI (10-12 years)earns $188,732, a Physicist Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $185,101,

What are the highest paying states for a Physicist Senior Manager?

Physicist Senior Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Physicist Senior Manager roles are District of Columbia $202,374, California $201,606, Massachusetts $198,919. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Physicist Senior Manager roles make?

Salaries for Physicist Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Physicist VI: $186,365; Physicist V: $157,127; Specialist Physicist: $140,700; Physicist IV: $140,661; Senior Physicist: $108,200.

Physicist Senior Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Physicist Senior Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physicist Senior Manager in Delaware is $185,101 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

However, a Physicist Senior Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,739
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $160,410 to $196,427
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,929

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Physicist Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,427	$16,369	$3,777	$94
Average	$185,101	$15,425	$3,560	$89
25th Percentile	$160,410	$13,367	$3,085	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Physicist Senior Manager Salaries

A Physicist Senior Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Physicist Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physicist Senior Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Physicist III (4-7 years): $109,485
Physicist IV (7+ years): $142,447
Physicist V (7-10 years): $159,123
Physicist VI (10-12 years): $188,732
Physicist Senior Manager (12+ years): $185,101

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Physicist III	4-7 years	$109,485
Physicist IV	7+ years	$142,447
Physicist V	7-10 years	$159,123
Physicist VI	10-12 years	$188,732
Physicist Senior Manager	12+ years	$185,101

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How Do Physicist Senior Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Physicist Senior Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $202,374.
California: $201,606.
Massachusetts: $198,919.

District of Columbia $202,374 California $201,606 Massachusetts $198,919 Washington $198,188 New Jersey $198,115 Alaska $197,859 Connecticut $195,337 New York $194,313

Hawaii $191,042 Rhode Island $189,506 Maryland $188,464 Minnesota $187,039 Colorado $186,490 Illinois $186,308 Oregon $185,613 Delaware $185,101

New Hampshire $184,780 Virginia $184,059 Pennsylvania $181,957 Nevada $180,897 North Dakota $180,550 Michigan $180,002 Wisconsin $179,801 Vermont $179,399

Texas $178,284 Maine $178,211 Arizona $178,101 Ohio $177,973 Georgia $176,291 Indiana $175,451 Wyoming $175,286 Utah $175,030

Iowa $174,920 Kansas $174,043 Louisiana $173,787 North Carolina $173,696 Missouri $173,659 Florida $172,946 Montana $172,563 Nebraska $172,197

Kentucky $171,996 South Carolina $171,265 Tennessee $170,808 Idaho $170,625 New Mexico $169,291 Oklahoma $168,998 Alabama $167,920 South Dakota $166,110

Arkansas $165,123 West Virginia $164,593 Mississippi $163,003

Top Paying Cities for Physicist Senior Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $191,572
Little Creek: $189,799
Magnolia: $190,585

Lincoln, DE $191,572 Little Creek, DE $189,799 Magnolia, DE $190,585 Milford, DE $191,572 Marydel, DE $189,086 Millsboro, DE $191,572 Millville, DE $192,851 Milton, DE $191,572

Nassau, DE $191,572 Ocean View, DE $192,851 Rehoboth Beach, DE $192,851 Seaford, DE $189,561 Selbyville, DE $192,851 Smyrna, DE $188,867 Viola, DE $190,585 Woodside, DE $190,036

Bear, DE $187,477 Newark, DE $187,551 Claymont, DE $187,697 Delaware City, DE $187,551 Hockessin, DE $187,697 Kirkwood, DE $187,551 Middletown, DE $188,483 Montchanin, DE $187,697

New Castle, DE $187,697 Odessa, DE $188,739 Port Penn, DE $187,039 Rockland, DE $187,697 Saint Georges, DE $187,551 Townsend, DE $188,464 Winterthur, DE $187,697 Lewes, DE $191,572

Wilmington, DE $187,697 Dover, DE $189,707 Dover Afb, DE $190,146 Bethany Beach, DE $192,851 Bethel, DE $189,561 Bridgeville, DE $191,572 Camden Wyoming, DE $189,908 Cheswold, DE $189,269

Clayton, DE $188,793 Dagsboro, DE $192,851 Delmar, DE $189,561 Ellendale, DE $191,572 Felton, DE $191,572 Fenwick Island, DE $192,851 Frankford, DE $192,851 Frederica, DE $191,572

Georgetown, DE $191,572 Greenwood, DE $191,572 Harbeson, DE $191,572 Harrington, DE $191,572 Hartly, DE $188,702 Houston, DE $191,572 Kenton, DE $188,793 Laurel, DE $189,561

Yorklyn, DE $187,697

Physicist Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physicist Senior Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$160,410

Average $185,101/year

$196,427

$13,367

Average $15,425/month

$16,369

$3,085

Average $3,560/week

$3,777

$77

Average $89/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,427	$16,369	$3,777	$94
Average	$185,101	$15,425	$3,560	$89
25th Percentile	$160,410	$13,367	$3,085	$77

Physicist Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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