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Physicists Salary in Ohio
Physicists in Ohio earn a median $162,900 a year, 5% below the U.S. median.
- Median in OH
- $162,900 a year
- U.S. median
- $172,250 a year
- Employment
- 630
- Location quotient
- 0.87
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Ohio
- Median (50%)
- $162,900 · $78.32 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $172,300 · $82.84 an hour (estimate error ±8.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $64,860 · $31.19 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $118,060 · $56.76 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $239,360 · $115.08 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $239,360 · $115.08 an hour
- Employment
- 630 (estimate error ±23.5%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.11
- Location quotient
- 0.87 (1.00 = national share)
Physicists pay by metro area in Ohio
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $239,360 | 240 |
| Columbus, OH | $170,400 | 70 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $151,050 | 130 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $142,180 | 60 |
H-1B filings for physicists in Ohio
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
10 certified filings with a median offered wage of $67,425.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do physicists make in Ohio?
- The median wage for physicists in Ohio is $162,900 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 630 jobs in the state.
- Where in Ohio do physicists earn the most?
- Cleveland, OH has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $239,360 a year.