As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Worcester, MA is $70,673, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,359 weekly, or $5,889 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $56,243 to $76,771. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,120) and 75th percentile ($73,865), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,771 per year. This $10,745 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, Worcester Physics Engineer often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $56,243 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $63,120 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $70,673 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $73,865 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $76,771 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25% $63,120 10% $56,243 90% $76,771 75% $73,865 $70,673 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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70673

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71060
85161
77165
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physics Engineer in Worcester, MA. The base salary for Physics Engineer ranges from $63,120 to $73,865 with the average base salary of $70,673. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,060 to $85,161 with the average total cash compensation of $77,165.

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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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