Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary
The median life, physical, and social science technicians, all other salary in the United States is $62,280 per year ($29.94/hour). Salaries range from $39,000 at the entry level to $102,690+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 73,910 life, physical, and social science technicians, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$62,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.94
per hour
Employment
73,910
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,000
25th percentile
$48,030
Median
$62,280
75th percentile
$79,780
90th percentile
$102,690
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.5%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
10,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary by State
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$47K$86K■ No data
Top Paying States
Oklahoma
$86K
+39%
District of Columbia
$79K
+27%
California
$78K
+26%
Washington
$74K
+18%
Alaska
$71K
+14%
Rhode Island
$70K
+12%
North Dakota
$69K
+11%
Georgia
$69K
+11%
Maryland
$68K
+10%
Kentucky
$68K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $86,260 | +38.5% |
| District of Columbia | $79,230 | +27.2% |
| California | $78,350 | +25.8% |
| Washington | $73,530 | +18.1% |
| Alaska | $70,700 | +13.5% |
| Rhode Island | $69,630 | +11.8% |
| North Dakota | $69,350 | +11.4% |
| Georgia | $69,320 | +11.3% |
| Maryland | $68,390 | +9.8% |
| Kentucky | $68,230 | +9.6% |
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Lawton, OK | $115,090 | +84.8% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $100,190 | +60.9% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $95,770 | +53.8% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $90,900 | +46.0% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $87,180 | +40.0% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $87,180 | +40.0% |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $86,530 | +38.9% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $86,450 | +38.8% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $83,160 | +33.5% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $80,600 | +29.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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