As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Aurora, IL is $69,103, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,329 weekly, or $5,759 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 Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $54,993 to $75,065. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,717) and 75th percentile ($72,224), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,065 per year. This $10,507 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, Aurora Physics Engineer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for Physics Engineer job salary. 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 $54,993 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,717 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $69,103 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $72,224 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $75,065 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
25% $61,717 10% $54,993 90% $75,065 75% $72,224 $69,103 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 Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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

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