Physical Scientists, All Other pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for physical scientists, all other is $58.93 an hour ($122,570 a year). About 22,300 people work in this job there.
Pay range for physical scientists, all other in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.21 | $67,000 |
| 25% of workers | $41.64 | $86,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.93 | $122,570 |
| 75% of workers | $77.83 | $161,890 |
| 90% of workers | $93.84 | $195,190 |
Best-paying states for physical scientists, all other
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $156,730 | 790 |
| Minnesota | $147,890 | 540 |
| North Dakota | $147,650 | 70 |
| Maryland | $141,290 | 1,810 |
| South Carolina | $141,130 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $138,380 | 350 |
| Georgia | $137,680 | 1,020 |
| Alabama | $135,350 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $134,780 | 460 |
| Colorado | $134,440 | 710 |
Pay by state
- California · $130,610
- Colorado · $134,440
- District of Columbia · $156,730
- Georgia · $137,680
- Illinois · $108,970
- Indiana · $68,670
- Maryland · $141,290
- Minnesota · $147,890
- New Jersey · $109,990
- New York · $117,820
- North Carolina · $110,030
- Texas · $100,920
Education, experience and outlook for physical scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,220 |
| Chemists | $91,240 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $101,920 |
| Physicists | $172,250 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $99,070 |
| Materials Scientists | $117,790 |
| Hydrologists | $96,600 |
| Astronomers | $128,820 |
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