Massachusetts Institute of Technology Physicist salary
Based on 25 H-1B filings by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Medical Physicist, Assistant Physicist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,400 |
| 25th | $75,000 |
| 50th (median) | $81,500 |
| 75th | $91,700 |
| 90th | $105,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $77,827 | $66,306 | $82,875 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $75,000 | $70,500 | $81,250 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $81,500 | $78,250 | $107,050 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $78,050 | $72,178 | $91,550 | 16 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $80,200 | 24 |
| 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
In H-1B filings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's median base salary for Physicist is $81,500; half of filings fall between $75,000 and $91,700. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology sponsor H-1B visas for physicists?
Yes. Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed 25 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 Massachusetts 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