As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Topeka, KS is $61,584, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,184 weekly, or $5,132 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 Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $48,920 to $66,795. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,955) and 75th percentile ($64,311), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,795 per year. This $9,356 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, Topeka Physics Engineer often earn 4.0% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 695 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 $48,920 Topeka, KS July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $54,955 Topeka, KS July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,584 Topeka, KS July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $64,311 Topeka, KS July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $66,795 Topeka, KS July 01, 2026
25% $54,955 10% $48,920 90% $66,795 75% $64,311 $61,584 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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