Physicists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $136,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $286,510 or more. The middle half of physicists in Minneapolis earn between $165,130 and $185,100.
- $137K10th
- $165K25th
- $168KMedian
- $185K75th
- $287K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $187,370 | $15,614 | $90.08 |
| Median | $168,450 | $14,038 | $80.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $165,130 | $13,761 | $79.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $185,100 | $15,425 | $88.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Physicists in Minneapolis earn 7% less than the Minnesota average ($201,530) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($171,180). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $172,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $187,370 | $168,450 | $136,650 | $286,510 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $201,530 | $171,220 | $131,870 | $336,740 | 110 |
| United States | $171,180 | $172,250 | $82,110 | $274,110 | 20,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicists salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $187,370, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $127,636 a year, or $10,636 a month and $4,909 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $130,221 | $10,852 |
| Working in MN | $127,636 | $10,636 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for physicists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $187,370 buys what about $178,751 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicists salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$137,180
- Des Moines, IA$171,100
- Milwaukee, WI$190,130
- Chicago, IL$138,950
- Kansas City, MO$164,540
- Lansing, MI$92,920
Highest-paying cities for physicists
Miami, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($245,010).
- Miami, FL$245,010
- Tampa, FL$244,380
- Pittsburgh, PA$211,220
- Portland, OR$210,060
- Cleveland, OH$209,480
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Physicists salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do physicists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$90.08 an hour on average, and $80.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $136,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $165,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $127,636 a year ($10,636 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $187,370. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do physicists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($171,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2012; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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