Earnings
In 2025, plasma physicists earned average salaries of $94,805, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Salaries ranged from $39,500 to $226,500. Some plasma physicists received additional earnings from cash bonuses, commissions, and profit-sharing awards.
Salaries for all physicists ranged from $80,950 to $232,940 or more in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. They earned median salaries of $155,680.
Employers offer a variety of benefit packages, which can include any of the following: paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; personal days; medical, dental, and life insurance; profit-sharing plans; 401(k) plans; retirement and pension plans; and educational assistance programs.
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