Physical Scientists, All Other pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for physical scientists, all other is $56.64 an hour ($117,820 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($122,570). New York ranks 19th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical scientists, all other in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.32 | $67,220 |
| 25% of workers | $42.22 | $87,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.64 | $117,820 |
| 75% of workers | $72.90 | $151,630 |
| 90% of workers | $84.47 | $175,690 |
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $139,560 | 860 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $99,460 | 780 |
| Rochester | $95,850 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemists | $90,600 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,160 |
| Physicists | $181,970 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $86,410 |
| Materials Scientists | $131,740 |
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