Harvard University Physicist salary
Based on 15 H-1B filings by Harvard University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Medical Physicist, Assistant Physicist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,005 |
| 25th | $71,152 |
| 50th (median) | $72,500 |
| 75th | $80,375 |
| 90th | $105,607 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | $65,292 | $60,000 | $70,000 | 15 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | $70,200 | $67,600 | $70,304 | 17 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2026 | $72,500 | $70,728 | $75,200 | 10 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $72,500 | 12 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 2 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a physicist make at Harvard University?
In H-1B filings, Harvard University's median base salary for Physicist is $72,500; half of filings fall between $71,152 and $80,375. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Harvard University sponsor H-1B visas for physicists?
Yes. Harvard University filed 15 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 Harvard 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