As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $77,036, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,481 weekly, or $6,420 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $61,239 to $83,588. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,767) and 75th percentile ($80,466), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,588 per year. This $11,699 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, Paramus Physics Engineer often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $61,239 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $68,767 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $77,036 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $80,466 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $83,588 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $68,767 10% $61,239 90% $83,588 75% $80,466 $77,036 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 Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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