Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$60,130
↑ 39.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 39.4% since 2011 ($43,120 → $60,130)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $60,130
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,130 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $58,350 | +16.0% |
| 2022 | $50,290 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $49,030 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | $52,460 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $50,550 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $49,670 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $48,090 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | $46,040 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $45,300 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $44,650 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $44,200 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | $43,130 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $43,120 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.