The median Medical Physicist salary is $116.00 per hour, or $241,280 per year, based on 71 job postings across 20 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$116.00
Median hourly
$241,280
Annual salary
$97-$162
Pay range
20
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Medical Physicist earns $116.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $109.25 and $143.66/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +18.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Atlanta, GEORGIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Atlanta, GEORGIA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+18.3%
Current median: $139.34/hr
Prior period: $117.75/hr
Job openings
+66.7%
20 recent postings
Previous period: 12 postings
Daily pay signal
$108.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Medical Physicist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $139.34/hr, up from $117.75/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$97.00
$201,760/yr
Median
$116.00
$241,280/yr
Top earners
$162.40
$337,792/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $139.92/hr | 18 |
Mar 2026 | $117.75/hr | 14 |
Feb 2026 | $116.00/hr | 10 |
Jan 2026 | $112.00/hr | 7 |
Dec 2025 | $114.50/hr | 9 |
Nov 2025 | $125.44/hr | 13 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$121.90
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Estimated from national data
~$153.29
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Estimated from national data
~$127.35
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Estimated from national data
~$138.60
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7 postings · 4 companies
$122.00
$118-$143
Estimated from national data
~$144.21
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Estimated from national data
~$120.16
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Estimated from national data
~$134.94
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Estimated from national data
~$131.59
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Estimated from national data
~$153.33
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11 postings · 8 companies
$142.15
$133-$146
Estimated from national data
~$114.36
—
7 postings · 7 companies
$146.25
$143-$157
9 postings · 3 companies
$110.50
$95-$112
Estimated from national data
~$130.22
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Estimated from national data
~$148.78
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Estimated from national data
~$121.90
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Estimated from national data
~$139.29
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Estimated from national data
~$132.27
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Estimated from national data
~$113.82
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Estimated from national data
~$123.60
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Estimated from national data
~$141.51
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Estimated from national data
~$152.78
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Estimated from national data
~$132.02
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Estimated from national data
~$116.93
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Estimated from national data
~$120.78
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Estimated from national data
~$145.33
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Estimated from national data
~$114.22
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Estimated from national data
~$138.90
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Estimated from national data
~$129.01
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Estimated from national data
~$137.45
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Estimated from national data
~$113.82
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Estimated from national data
~$126.47
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Estimated from national data
~$124.55
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Estimated from national data
~$138.11
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Estimated from national data
~$132.91
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Estimated from national data
~$115.56
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Estimated from national data
~$130.03
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Estimated from national data
~$135.44
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Estimated from national data
~$127.90
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Estimated from national data
~$130.42
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Estimated from national data
~$129.84
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Estimated from national data
~$145.39
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Estimated from national data
~$117.29
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Estimated from national data
~$134.58
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Estimated from national data
~$138.08
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Estimated from national data
~$122.33
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Estimated from national data
~$153.90
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Estimated from national data
~$124.97
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5 postings · 3 companies
$148.50
$146-$149
Estimated from national data
~$120.99
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Medical Physicist salaries.
Atlanta
Georgia · 10 postings
$142.39/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 10 postings
$142.39/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Medical Physicist positions.
Voca Healthcare
6 postings
$142.39/hr
Advocate Aurora Health
8 postings
$112.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
7 postings
$108.50/hr
Commonspirit Health
7 postings
$108.50/hr
Advocate Aurora Health
8 postings
$112.00/hr
Voca Healthcare
6 postings
$142.39/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Physicist | 29 | $138.90/hr |
| Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist | 5 | $146.94/hr |
| Radiation Physicist Certified | 5 | $108.50/hr |
| Medical Physicist Oncology Lead | 3 | $148.50/hr |
| Medical Physicist (therapy) | 3 | $110.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Medical Physicist salaries.
FAQ
The median Medical Physicist salary is $116.00 per hour, or $241,280 annually. Pay ranges from $97.00/hr (10th percentile) to $162.40/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 71 job postings, the highest paying states for Medical Physicists include Wisconsin, Idaho, Georgia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 71 Medical Physicist job postings across 20 states, from 33 different healthcare employers.
Medical Physicist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Medical Physicist pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 18.3%.
Medical Physicist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $27.66 to $46.40 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Atlanta offer $142.39/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $142.39/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Medical Physicists typically earn around $97.00 to $109.25 per hour ($201,760 to $227,240 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $116.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 71 active postings with listed compensation for Medical Physicist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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