Physical Scientists, All Other Salary
The median physical scientists, all other salary in the United States is $122,570 per year ($58.93/hour). Salaries range from $67,000 at the entry level to $195,190+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 22,300 physical scientists, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$122,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$58.93
per hour
Employment
22,300
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$67,000
25th percentile
$86,620
Median
$122,570
75th percentile
$161,890
90th percentile
$195,190
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.6%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
2,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Physical Scientists, All Other Salary by State
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$69K$157K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$157K
+28%
Minnesota
$148K
+21%
North Dakota
$148K
+20%
Maryland
$141K
+15%
South Carolina
$141K
+15%
Massachusetts
$138K
+13%
Georgia
$138K
+12%
Alabama
$135K
+10%
Pennsylvania
$135K
+10%
Colorado
$134K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $156,730 | +27.9% |
| Minnesota | $147,890 | +20.7% |
| North Dakota | $147,650 | +20.5% |
| Maryland | $141,290 | +15.3% |
| South Carolina | $141,130 | +15.1% |
| Massachusetts | $138,380 | +12.9% |
| Georgia | $137,680 | +12.3% |
| Alabama | $135,350 | +10.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $134,780 | +10.0% |
| Colorado | $134,440 | +9.7% |
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Physical Scientists, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $180,470 | +47.2% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $176,440 | +44.0% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $170,980 | +39.5% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $160,580 | +31.0% |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $157,710 | +28.7% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $149,550 | +22.0% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $144,580 | +18.0% |
| Huntsville, AL | $142,650 | +16.4% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $142,080 | +15.9% |
| Boulder, CO | $141,320 | +15.3% |
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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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