SOC 19-4099 · May 2025 · United States
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other across the United States is $62,280 per year, measured over 73,910 jobs. The highest state median is in Oklahoma, at $86,260.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 82.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oklahoma pays $86,260 and Wisconsin pays $47,210.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $86,260 | 460 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $79,230 | 150 | |
| 3 | California | $78,350 | 10,090 | |
| 4 | Washington | $73,530 | 980 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $70,700 | 170 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $69,630 | 210 | |
| 7 | North Dakota | $69,350 | 180 | |
| 8 | Georgia | $69,320 | 2,230 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $68,390 | 3,510 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | $68,230 | 320 |
States with the most Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10,090 | $78,350 | |
| 2 | Texas | 9,170 | $48,960 | |
| 3 | New York | 7,390 | $63,810 | |
| 4 | Maryland | 3,510 | $68,390 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 2,710 | $67,240 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 2,630 | $57,680 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 2,310 | $49,200 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 2,230 | $69,320 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 2,150 | $62,050 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 2,140 | $55,980 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawton | $115,090 | — |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $100,190 | 290 |
| 3 | Lynchburg | $95,770 | — |
| 4 | Bridgeport | $90,900 | — |
| 5 | Atlanta | $87,180 | 1,570 |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $87,180 | 70 |
| 7 | Fairbanks | $86,530 | 30 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $86,450 | — |
| 9 | San Jose | $83,160 | 350 |
| 10 | Washington | $80,600 | 2,110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.