How much does a Physics Engineer make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Physics Engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $68,128 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,080 and $74,681. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $56,574 Pittsburgh,PA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $62,080 Pittsburgh,PA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $68,128 Pittsburgh,PA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $74,681 Pittsburgh,PA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $80,647 Pittsburgh,PA April 24, 2024
25% $62,080 10% $56,574 90% $80,647 75% $74,681 $68,128 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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    Materials Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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74681
68128

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
63351
77310
69394
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physics Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Physics Engineer ranges from $62,080 to $74,681 with the average base salary of $68,128. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,351 to $77,310 with the average total cash compensation of $69,394.

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