Michigan State University Physicist salary

Based on 11 H-1B filings by Michigan State University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Medical Physicist, Assistant Physicist

Median salary$92,250
Middle 50%$64.5k–$110.3k
vs. all employers+2%comparison median $90,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $62,970 and $134,375.
PercentileSalary
10th$63,045
25th$64,541
50th (median)$92,250
75th$110,280
90th$128,750

By state

Michigan
$90,862
Tennessee
$92,250

Bar length: number of filings (Michigan 10). Figure: average salary in that state.

By city

East Lansing, MI$84,613 · 10 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 6
Level II · Qualified too few 4
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 Michigan State University?

In H-1B filings, Michigan State University's median base salary for Physicist is $92,250; half of filings fall between $64,541 and $110,280. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Michigan State University sponsor H-1B visas for physicists?

Yes. Michigan State University filed 11 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 Michigan State 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