Medical Physicist Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Medical Physicist make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Physicist in Houston, TX is $290,769. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $252,024 to a high of $351,981, with most professionals earning between $270,488 and $322,809.

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What is a Medical Physicist?

A Medical Physicist is a professional who applies the principles and methods of both physics and medicine. They focus on the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as ensuring quality services and prevention of risks to the patients, and members of the public in general. A Medical Physicist plays a fundamental role in applying physics to medicine, but particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The scientific and technological progress in medical physics has led to a variety of skills that must be integrated into the role of a Medical Physicist in order for them to p...

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Medical Physicist Salary By Level of Education in Houston, TX

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Average Salary Range for Medical Physicist in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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290769

Average Total Cash Compensation

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327953
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What is the average salary for Medical Physicist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Physicist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Medical Physicist ranges from $270,488 to $322,809 with the average base salary of $290,769. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $271,723 to $327,953 with the average total cash compensation of $294,629.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $290,769 $270,488 - $322,809
Bonus $3,860 $1,235 - $5,144
Total Pay $294,629 $271,723 - $327,953
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Medical Physicist Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $269,486 - $321,613 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $269,486 - $321,613 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,465 - $312,040 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,669 - $306,316 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $250,978 - $299,525 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $268,294 - $320,190 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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