Physicist Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Physicist make in San Jose, CA? The average Physicist salary in San Jose, CA is $143,229 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $121,660 and $178,635. 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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Assistant Health Physicist - Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - SACRAMENTO , CA
The California Department of Public Health is currently hiring for an Assistant AND Associate Health Physicist within the Division of Radiation Safety and Envir
- 11 days ago
Associate Health Physicist - Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Manageme
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - SACRAMENTO , CA
The California Department of Public Health is currently hiring for an Assistant AND Associate Health Physicist within the Division of Radiation Safety and Envir
- 11 days ago
THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PHYSICIST
University of Missouri Health Care - COLUMBIA , MO
Shift: Monday – Friday, days. Department: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center – Medical Physics. Compensation. Base Pay Range: $167,668 - $273,603 per year, based on ex
- 129 days ago
Medical Physicist-Proton, Miami Cancer Institute, FT,8:00A - 4:30P
Baptist Health South Florida - MIAMI , FL
Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and
- 139 days ago
Sr Medical Physicist-Proton, Miami Cancer Institute, FT,8A-4:30P
Baptist Health South Florida - MIAMI , FL
Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and
- 139 days ago
Medical Physicist, Photon, Miami Cancer Institute,FT
Baptist Health South Florida - MIAMI , FL
Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and
- 91 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physicist in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Physicist ranges from $121,660 to $178,635 with the average base salary of $143,229. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,551 to $181,732 with the average total cash compensation of $144,358.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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