As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Westerly, RI is $71,327, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,372 weekly, or $5,944 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 Westerly, RI vary widely, spanning from $56,763 to $77,481. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,703) and 75th percentile ($74,548), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,481 per year. This $10,845 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, Westerly Physics Engineer often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Westerly currently ranks 192 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 $56,763 Westerly, RI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $63,703 Westerly, RI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $71,327 Westerly, RI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $74,548 Westerly, RI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $77,481 Westerly, RI January 01, 2026
25% $63,703 10% $56,763 90% $77,481 75% $74,548 $71,327 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 2 years experience
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About Westerly, Rhode Island    Westerly is a town on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island, first settled by English colonists in 1661 and incorporated as a ....More

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