How much does a Physics Engineer make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physics Engineer in Columbus, OH is $65,650. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,683 to a high of $76,794, with most professionals earning between $60,956 and $71,483.

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 $56,683 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $60,956 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $65,650 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $71,483 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $76,794 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25% $60,956 10% $56,683 90% $76,794 75% $71,483 $65,650 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Materials Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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