How much does a Physics Engineer make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physics Engineer in Newark, NJ is $76,350. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,921 to a high of $89,310, with most professionals earning between $70,891 and $83,134.

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 $65,921 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $70,891 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $76,350 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $83,134 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $89,310 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $70,891 10% $65,921 90% $89,310 75% $83,134 $76,350 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Materials Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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