Master of Science (MS), Physics Degree Salary

Updated: 26 May 2012
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Employees with a Master of Science (MS), Physics Degree
Salary Ranges by Job
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$0$80K$160K
Physicist$39,732 - $132,767  
  
Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer$62,392 - $140,003  
Senior Systems Engineer$76,302 - $126,052  
Research Scientist$56,000 - $75,000  
Software Engineer$54,464 - $87,352  
Staff Scientist$63,465 - $120,000  
Electro Optical Engineer$63,500 - $133,000  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 26 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 343
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Master of Science (MS), Physics Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

University of Maryland (UMD)$81,389 - $137,806
Cornell University$97,000 - $139,000
Georgia Institute of Technology$83,524 - $180,074
Purdue University$82,541 - $139,786
University of Massachusetts (UMass) - Lowell$71,329 - $117,500
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Not enough data
Popular Cities

Salary Range

Washington, District of Columbia$50,684 - $197,265
Dallas, Texas$30,201 - $168,860
Houston, Texas$62,919 - $228,457
Huntsville, Alabama$35,235 - $126,148
San Diego, California$61,500 - $124,749
Gender
Female
13%
female alumni
 
Male
87%
male alumni
Salary:$63,926 - $103,838 $66,054 - $117,475

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