Miscellaneous Physical Scientists

Occupation

$117,960

National Median Salary

$56.71

Median Hourly Wage

22,580

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$61,990

$82,450

$117,960

$154,900

$191,880

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

+25.4%

10 Year Change

$94,030

2014 Median

$117,960

2024 Median

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	$219,950	570
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	$219,950	580
Management of Companies and Enterprises	$168,290	490
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities	$163,100	—
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing	$159,700	40

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation	Annual Median
Physical Scientists, All Other	$117,960

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