Theoretical Physicist Salary in Scranton, PA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Theoretical Physicist in Scranton, PA is $72,511. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,771 to $94,886, with most professionals earning between $59,635 and $115,258.

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Average Salary Range for Theoretical Physicist in Scranton, PA

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What is the average salary for Theoretical Physicist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Theoretical Physicist in Scranton, PA. The base salary for Theoretical Physicist ranges from $65,771 to $94,886 with the average base salary of $72,511. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,771 to $94,886 with the average total cash compensation of $72,511.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,511 $65,771 - $94,886
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $72,511 $65,771 - $94,886
* 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.

Theoretical Physicist Salary Near Scranton, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,613 - $100,430 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,488 - $95,921 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,861 - $99,345 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,972 - $99,504 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,972 - $99,504 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,205 - $95,513 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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