As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Afton, MN is $69,078, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,328 weekly, or $5,757 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Physics Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Physics Engineer in Afton, MN vary widely, spanning from $54,873 to $74,922. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,642) and 75th percentile ($72,137), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,922 per year. This $10,495 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, Afton Physics Engineer often earn 0.2% 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 $54,873 Afton, MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,642 Afton, MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $69,078 Afton, MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $72,137 Afton, MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $74,922 Afton, MN July 01, 2026
25% $61,642 10% $54,873 90% $74,922 75% $72,137 $69,078 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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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Afton, Minnesota    Afton is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,886 at the 2010 census. It is located on a small bay where Valle....More

Afton, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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