Average Medical Physicist Salary

$63.02/hour

The average salary for a Medical Physicist is $63.02 per hour. This is 39% higher than the practicing US average of $38.73.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Salaries for Medical Physicist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$63.02/hour

39% higher than the practicing US average.

$38.73/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Physicist jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Baylor Scott & White Health$108$108

Last updated on December 14, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Medical Physicist FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Medical Physicist?

Earning your Diagnostic Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI for Radiation Therapy often increases your salary potential as a medical physicist or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Where can I learn more about working as a Medical Physicist?

Take a look at Vivian's Medical Physicist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.