Physicists pay range in Huntsville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $227,820 or more. The middle half of physicists in Huntsville earn between $110,240 and $195,190.
- $82K10th
- $110K25th
- $150KMedian
- $195K75th
- $228K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $155,940 | $12,995 | $74.97 |
| Median | $149,990 | $12,499 | $72.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $110,240 | $9,187 | $53.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $195,190 | $16,266 | $93.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicists pay in Huntsville vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Physicists in Huntsville earn 6% more than the Alabama average ($147,580) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($171,180). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $172,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $155,940 | $149,990 | $82,230 | $227,820 | 180 |
| Alabama | $147,580 | $139,330 | $74,290 | $227,790 | 280 |
| 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 Huntsville
On the average salary of $155,940, a single filer in Huntsville takes home about $111,602 a year, or $9,300 a month and $4,292 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Huntsville a good place for physicists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntsville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $155,940 buys what about $167,548 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntsville ($51,740). A typical home costs $316,645, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicists salary in nearby metro areas
- Nashville, TN$208,700
- Atlanta, GA$178,430
- Knoxville, TN$156,290
- Memphis, TN$145,230
- Greenville, SC$169,620
- Cincinnati, OH$145,800
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 Huntsville: questions
How much do physicists make an hour in Huntsville?
$74.97 an hour on average, and $72.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicists salary in Huntsville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $110,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicists take-home pay in Huntsville?
About $111,602 a year ($9,300 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $155,940. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do physicists earn more in Huntsville than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less 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 Huntsville, AL (26620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.18, this job is 5.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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