What are the main factors that influence an Applied Physicist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Applied Physicist's salary?

An Applied Physicist's salary grows with experience: a Market Research Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $106,014, a Market Research Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $140,082, a Applied Physicist (7+ years)earns $112,381, a Market Research Manager (7+ years)earns $130,825, a Market Research Director (7+ years)earns $189,482,

What are the highest paying states for an Applied Physicist?

Applied Physicist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Applied Physicist roles are District of Columbia $117,043, California $116,599, Massachusetts $115,045. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Applied Physicist roles make?

Salaries for Applied Physicist level roles vary by specialization: Physicist VI: $186,378; Physicist V: $157,144; Physicist IV: $140,693; Applied Scientist: $110,175; Physicist: $108,196.

Applied Physicist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Applied Physicist make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applied Physicist in Rhode Island is $109,601 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,479
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,253 to $118,436
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,100

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Applied Physicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,436	$9,870	$2,278	$57
Average	$109,601	$9,133	$2,108	$53
25th Percentile	$96,253	$8,021	$1,851	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Applied Physicist Salaries

An Applied Physicist'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 Applied Physicist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applied Physicist'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $106,014
Early Career (1-2 years): $140,082
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,381
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,825
Expert (over 8 years): $189,482

Levels	Salary
Market Re... Level Applied Physicist	$106,014
Market Re... Level Applied Physicist	$140,082
Applied P... Level Applied Physicist	$112,381
Market Re... Level Applied Physicist	$130,825
Market Re... Level Applied Physicist	$189,482

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How Do Applied Physicist 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 Applied Physicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,043.
California: $116,599.
Massachusetts: $115,045.

District of Columbia $117,043 California $116,599 Massachusetts $115,045 Washington $114,622 New Jersey $114,580 Alaska $114,432 Connecticut $112,973 New York $112,381

Hawaii $110,489 Rhode Island $109,601 Maryland $108,999 Minnesota $108,174 Colorado $107,857 Illinois $107,751 Oregon $107,350 Delaware $107,054

New Hampshire $106,867 Virginia $106,451 Pennsylvania $105,235 Nevada $104,622 North Dakota $104,421 Michigan $104,104 Wisconsin $103,988 Vermont $103,755

Texas $103,111 Maine $103,068 Arizona $103,005 Ohio $102,931 Georgia $101,958 Indiana $101,472 Wyoming $101,377 Utah $101,229

Iowa $101,165 Kansas $100,658 Louisiana $100,510 North Carolina $100,457 Missouri $100,436 Florida $100,024 Montana $99,802 Nebraska $99,590

Kentucky $99,474 South Carolina $99,051 Tennessee $98,787 Idaho $98,681 New Mexico $97,910 Oklahoma $97,740 Alabama $97,117 South Dakota $96,070

Arkansas $95,499 West Virginia $95,193 Mississippi $94,273

Top Paying Cities for Applied Physicists

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:

Adamsville: $111,398
Albion: $109,548
Ashaway: $111,821

Adamsville, RI $111,398 Albion, RI $109,548 Ashaway, RI $111,821 Barrington, RI $109,548 Block Island, RI $111,240 Bradford, RI $111,747 Bristol, RI $109,443 Carolina, RI $110,838

Charlestown, RI $110,954 Chepachet, RI $109,337 Clayville, RI $109,443 Coventry, RI $109,337 West Greenwich, RI $109,263 East Greenwich, RI $109,411 Exeter, RI $111,747 Fiskeville, RI $109,548

Forestdale, RI $109,443 Foster, RI $109,263 Glendale, RI $109,263 Greene, RI $110,489 Greenville, RI $109,548 Harmony, RI $109,517 Harrisville, RI $109,337 Hope, RI $109,548

Hope Valley, RI $111,821 Hopkinton, RI $111,853 Jamestown, RI $110,732 Kenyon, RI $111,715 Little Compton, RI $111,356 Manville, RI $109,548 Mapleville, RI $109,263 Newport, RI $110,753

Middletown, RI $111,219 North Kingstown, RI $109,231 North Scituate, RI $109,517 Oakland, RI $109,369 Pascoag, RI $109,305 Pawtucket, RI $109,548 Central Falls, RI $109,548 Cumberland, RI $109,548

Lincoln, RI $109,548 Portsmouth, RI $110,309 Prudence Island, RI $109,337 Rockville, RI $111,853 Saunderstown, RI $110,796 Shannock, RI $111,684 Slatersville, RI $109,443 Slocum, RI $110,796

Tiverton, RI $111,430 Wakefield, RI $110,679 Kingston, RI $110,701 Narragansett, RI $110,722 Peace Dale, RI $110,679 Warren, RI $109,517 Warwick, RI $109,548 Westerly, RI $111,885

West Kingston, RI $110,764 West Warwick, RI $109,548 Wood River Junction, RI $111,747 Woonsocket, RI $109,443 North Smithfield, RI $109,517 Wyoming, RI $111,715 Providence, RI $109,548 Cranston, RI $109,548

North Providence, RI $109,548 East Providence, RI $109,548 Riverside, RI $109,548 Rumford, RI $109,548 Smithfield, RI $109,548 Johnston, RI $109,548

Applied Physicist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applied Physicist'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.

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$96,253

Average $109,601/year

$118,436

$8,021

Average $9,133/month

$9,870

$1,851

Average $2,108/week

$2,278

$46

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,436	$9,870	$2,278	$57
Average	$109,601	$9,133	$2,108	$53
25th Percentile	$96,253	$8,021	$1,851	$46

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