California Institute of Technology Physicist salary
Based on 21 H-1B filings by California Institute of Technology, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Medical Physicist, Assistant Physicist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $72,723 |
| 25th | $78,000 |
| 50th (median) | $81,288 |
| 75th | $100,262 |
| 90th | $110,696 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | $80,000 | $69,500 | $97,500 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $72,000 | $70,403 | $75,853 | 11 |
| FY2023 | $79,112 | $73,500 | $94,041 | 15 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2025 | $82,601 | $76,355 | $91,750 | 12 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 16). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 8 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a physicist make at California Institute of Technology?
In H-1B filings, California Institute of Technology's median base salary for Physicist is $81,288; half of filings fall between $78,000 and $100,262. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does California Institute of Technology sponsor H-1B visas for physicists?
Yes. California Institute of Technology filed 21 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-2012 (Physicists), so this page covers every job title California Institute of Technology filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology