How much does a Physics Engineer make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physics Engineer in Madison, WI is $66,426. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,352 to a high of $77,701, with most professionals earning between $61,676 and $72,328.

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Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $57,352 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,676 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $66,426 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $72,328 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $77,701 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $61,676 10% $57,352 90% $77,701 75% $72,328 $66,426 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 Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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