Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for physical scientists, all other is $71.10 an hour ($147,890 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$71.10Median hourly pay
$81,780–$176,440Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in Minnesota

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($122,570). Minnesota ranks 2nd of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical scientists, all other in Minnesota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$31.24$64,980
25% of workers$39.32$81,780
Half of workers (median)$71.10$147,890
75% of workers$84.83$176,440
90% of workers$107.68$223,980

Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$176,440410
Duluth$81,920100

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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