As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Newark, NJ is $75,864, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,459 weekly, or $6,322 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 Newark, NJ vary widely, spanning from $60,264 to $82,282. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,698) and 75th percentile ($79,223), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,282 per year. This $11,525 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, Newark Physics Engineer often earn 3.9% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 40 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 $60,264 Newark, NJ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $67,698 Newark, NJ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $75,864 Newark, NJ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $79,223 Newark, NJ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $82,282 Newark, NJ July 01, 2026
25% $67,698 10% $60,264 90% $82,282 75% $79,223 $75,864 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physics Engineer in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Physics Engineer ranges from $67,698 to $79,223 with the average base salary of $75,864. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,499 to $92,880 with the average total cash compensation of $84,158.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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