Science & Research Bear, DE Pop. 21,000

Physicist Salary in Bear, Delaware

The median physicist salary in Bear, DE is $150,906 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 2% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$150,906
vs State Avg
$-3,048
vs National
$-1,524
Cost of Living
99%

Physicist Salary in Bear by Experience

In Bear, an entry-level physicist earns around $81,180, while experienced professionals earn up to $217,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 99% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$81,180
$-820 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$153,450
$-1,550 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$217,800
$-2,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bear, DE

Percentile Bear
10th Percentile $77,220
25th Percentile $106,920
Median (50th) $150,906
75th Percentile $193,050
90th Percentile $235,620

Physicist Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$160,052
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$155,479
Pop. 33,398
Middletown, DE
$149,381
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$146,333
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Physicist in Bear

Education

Most physicist positions require a doctoral degree. Bear and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Mathematical ModelingExperimental PhysicsPython/MATLABData AnalysisScientific WritingLaboratory Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, physicist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Bear may vary based on local industry and population growth.