SOC 19-2099 · May 2025 · United States
Physical Scientists, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other across the United States is $122,570 per year, measured over 22,300 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $156,730.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Physical Scientists, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 128.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $156,730 and Indiana pays $68,670.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $156,730 | 790 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $147,890 | 540 | |
| 3 | North Dakota | $147,650 | 70 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $141,290 | 1,810 | |
| 5 | South Carolina | $141,130 | 70 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $138,380 | 350 | |
| 7 | Georgia | $137,680 | 1,020 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $135,350 | 140 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $134,780 | 460 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $134,440 | 710 |
States with the most Physical Scientists, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,320 | $130,610 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,310 | $100,920 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 1,810 | $141,290 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,510 | $117,820 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 1,240 | $68,670 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 1,020 | $137,680 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 790 | $156,730 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 710 | $134,440 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 650 | $110,030 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 590 | $109,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $180,470 | 70 |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $176,440 | 410 |
| 3 | Washington | $170,980 | 2,740 |
| 4 | San Jose | $160,580 | 340 |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $157,710 | 80 |
| 6 | Augusta | $149,550 | 40 |
| 7 | Charlottesville | $144,580 | 100 |
| 8 | Huntsville | $142,650 | 70 |
| 9 | Dayton | $142,080 | 120 |
| 10 | Boulder | $141,320 | — |
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.