As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Addison, IL is $69,399, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,335 weekly, or $5,783 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Physics Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Physics Engineer in Addison, IL vary widely, spanning from $55,229 to $75,387. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,982) and 75th percentile ($72,534), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,387 per year. This $10,552 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Material Flow, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Addison Physics Engineer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $55,229 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,982 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $69,399 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $72,534 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $75,387 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
25% $61,982 10% $55,229 90% $75,387 75% $72,534 $69,399 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Addison, Illinois    Addison is a village located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 36,942 at the 2010 census....More

Addison, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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