Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Huntsville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $259,760 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Huntsville earn between $124,380 and $183,040.
- $100K10th
- $124K25th
- $143KMedian
- $183K75th
- $260K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $154,990 | $12,916 | $74.51 |
| Median | $142,650 | $11,888 | $68.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $124,380 | $10,365 | $59.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $183,040 | $15,253 | $88.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Huntsville vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Huntsville earn 8% more than the Alabama average ($142,930) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $154,990 | $142,650 | $100,190 | $259,760 | 70 |
| Alabama | $142,930 | $135,350 | $97,470 | $206,060 | 140 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Huntsville
On the average salary of $154,990, a single filer in Huntsville takes home about $110,989 a year, or $9,249 a month and $4,269 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Huntsville a good place for other physical scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntsville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $154,990 buys what about $166,527 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntsville ($51,740). A typical home costs $316,645, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Atlanta, GA$134,890
- Knoxville, TN$138,010
- Athens, GA$104,720
- Asheville, NC$108,670
- Lexington, KY$75,610
- Augusta, GA$147,500
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Huntsville: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Huntsville?
$74.51 an hour on average, and $68.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Huntsville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $124,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Huntsville?
About $110,989 a year ($9,249 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $154,990. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Huntsville than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2099; area Huntsville, AL (26620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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