Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $62,280 · Median hourly: $29.94 · Employment: 73,910
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| 25th | $48,030 | $23.09 |
| Median | $62,280 | $29.94 |
| 75th | $79,780 | $38.36 |
| 90th | $102,690 | $49.37 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-4099
- Total U.S. employment: 73,910
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $39,000, median pay is $62,280, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $102,690.
Across the United States, 73,910 life, physical, and social science technicians, all other are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,500 | $28.61 | -4.5% | 350 |
| Alaska | $70,700 | $33.99 | +13.5% | 170 |
| Arizona | $58,240 | $28.00 | -6.5% | 420 |
| Arkansas | $59,310 | $28.52 | -4.8% | 350 |
| California | $78,350 | $37.67 | +25.8% | 10,090 |
| Colorado | $63,760 | $30.66 | +2.4% | 1,860 |
| Connecticut | $66,710 | $32.07 | +7.1% | 320 |
| Delaware | — | — | — | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $79,230 | $38.09 | +27.2% | 150 |
| Florida | $63,180 | $30.38 | +1.4% | 1,830 |
| Georgia | $69,320 | $33.33 | +11.3% | 2,230 |
| Hawaii | $50,880 | $24.46 | -18.3% | 1,050 |
| Idaho | $50,600 | $24.33 | -18.8% | 550 |
| Illinois | $59,410 | $28.56 | -4.6% | 750 |
| Indiana | $48,650 | $23.39 | -21.9% | 750 |
| Iowa | $50,480 | $24.27 | -18.9% | 420 |
| Kansas | $65,270 | $31.38 | +4.8% | 880 |
| Kentucky | $68,230 | $32.80 | +9.6% | 320 |
| Louisiana | $53,360 | $25.65 | -14.3% | 1,610 |
| Maine | $66,730 | $32.08 | +7.1% | 390 |
| Maryland | $68,390 | $32.88 | +9.8% | 3,510 |
| Massachusetts | $63,820 | $30.68 | +2.5% | 1,140 |
| Michigan | $59,100 | $28.42 | -5.1% | 1,040 |
| Minnesota | $49,410 | $23.75 | -20.7% | 1,350 |
| Mississippi | $59,490 | $28.60 | -4.5% | 330 |
| Missouri | $50,410 | $24.24 | -19.1% | 2,100 |
| Montana | $52,260 | $25.13 | -16.1% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $48,640 | $23.39 | -21.9% | 300 |
| Nevada | $54,070 | $26.00 | -13.2% | 350 |
| New Hampshire | $64,250 | $30.89 | +3.2% | 360 |
| New Jersey | $55,980 | $26.91 | -10.1% | 2,140 |
| New Mexico | $56,420 | $27.13 | -9.4% | 180 |
| New York | $63,810 | $30.68 | +2.5% | 7,390 |
| North Carolina | $49,200 | $23.65 | -21.0% | 2,310 |
| North Dakota | $69,350 | $33.34 | +11.4% | 180 |
| Ohio | $49,210 | $23.66 | -21.0% | 1,020 |
| Oklahoma | $86,260 | $41.47 | +38.5% | 460 |
| Oregon | $60,810 | $29.24 | -2.4% | 1,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,680 | $27.73 | -7.4% | 2,630 |
| Rhode Island | $69,630 | $33.48 | +11.8% | 210 |
| South Carolina | $58,960 | $28.35 | -5.3% | 1,290 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 | $24.82 | -17.1% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $62,050 | $29.83 | -0.4% | 2,150 |
| Texas | $48,960 | $23.54 | -21.4% | 9,170 |
| Utah | $59,290 | $28.51 | -4.8% | 0 |
| Vermont | $63,460 | $30.51 | +1.9% | 160 |
| Virginia | $67,240 | $32.33 | +8.0% | 2,710 |
| Washington | $73,530 | $35.35 | +18.1% | 980 |
| West Virginia | $59,750 | $28.73 | -4.1% | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $47,210 | $22.70 | -24.2% | 1,070 |
| Wyoming | $64,510 | $31.01 | +3.6% | 220 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other?
The median annual wage for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other is $62,280 ($29.94 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays life, physical, and social science technicians, all other the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many life, physical, and social science technicians, all other are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 73,910 life, physical, and social science technicians, all other employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do life, physical, and social science technicians, all other make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.94. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.