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Physicist Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median physicist salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $131,090 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median

$131,090

vs State Avg

$-9,146

vs National

$-21,340

Cost of Living

86%

Physicist Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level physicist earns around $70,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $189,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$70,520

$-11,480 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$133,300

$-21,700 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$189,200

$-30,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile	Winston-Salem	NC State	National
10th Percentile	$67,080	$71,760	$78,000
25th Percentile	$92,880	$99,360	$108,000
Median (50th)	$131,090	$140,236	$152,430
75th Percentile	$167,700	$179,400	$195,000
90th Percentile	$204,680	$218,960	$238,000

Physicist Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

How to Become a Physicist in Winston-Salem

Education

Most physicist positions require a doctoral degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.