Columbia University Physicist salary
Based on 18 H-1B filings by Columbia University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Medical Physicist, Assistant Physicist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $72,116 |
| 25th | $74,186 |
| 50th (median) | $78,347 |
| 75th | $79,764 |
| 90th | $82,642 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $66,716 | $62,250 | $73,461 | 14 |
| FY2021 | $66,100 | $65,073 | $72,562 | 10 |
| FY2022 | $68,299 | $62,193 | $70,218 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $70,313 | $67,964 | $81,417 | 10 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | $78,347 | $72,627 | $79,764 | 10 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| 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 Columbia University?
In H-1B filings, Columbia University's median base salary for Physicist is $78,347; half of filings fall between $74,186 and $79,764. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B visas for physicists?
Yes. Columbia University filed 18 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 Columbia University 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