Physicist Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Physicist make in San Diego, CA? The average Physicist salary in San Diego, CA is $122,914 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $104,404 and $153,298. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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104404
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
105169
155955
123882
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physicist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Physicist ranges from $104,404 to $153,298 with the average base salary of $122,914. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,169 to $155,955 with the average total cash compensation of $123,882.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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