Medical Physicist Salary Guide
Average Medical Physicist Salary
$63.02/hour
The average salary for a Medical Physicist is $63.02 per hour. This is 27% higher than the practicing US average of $46.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Salaries for Medical Physicist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$63.02/hour
27% higher than the practicing US average.
$46.06/hour
United States
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Richmond, VA
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What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Medical Physicist?
Earning your Diagnostic Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI for Radiation Therapy often increases your salary potential as a medical physicist or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.
Where can I learn more about working as a Medical Physicist?
Take a look at Vivian's Medical Physicist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.