Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $122,570 · Median hourly: $58.93 · Employment: 22,300
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,000 | $32.21 |
| 25th | $86,620 | $41.64 |
| Median | $122,570 | $58.93 |
| 75th | $161,890 | $77.83 |
| 90th | $195,190 | $93.84 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-2099
- Total U.S. employment: 22,300
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $67,000, median pay is $122,570, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $195,190.
At $58.93 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $122,574 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $122,570.
Physical Scientists, 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 | $135,350 | $65.07 | +10.4% | 140 |
| Alaska | $120,240 | $57.81 | -1.9% | 140 |
| Arizona | $125,270 | $60.23 | +2.2% | 170 |
| California | $130,610 | $62.79 | +6.6% | 2,320 |
| Colorado | $134,440 | $64.63 | +9.7% | 710 |
| Connecticut | $99,990 | $48.07 | -18.4% | 370 |
| District of Columbia | $156,730 | $75.35 | +27.9% | 790 |
| Florida | $131,690 | $63.31 | +7.4% | 340 |
| Georgia | $137,680 | $66.19 | +12.3% | 1,020 |
| Hawaii | $112,880 | $54.27 | -7.9% | 100 |
| Illinois | $108,970 | $52.39 | -11.1% | 580 |
| Indiana | $68,670 | $33.02 | -44.0% | 1,240 |
| Iowa | $80,810 | $38.85 | -34.1% | 100 |
| Kentucky | $81,260 | $39.07 | -33.7% | 260 |
| Louisiana | $94,320 | $45.35 | -23.0% | 280 |
| Maryland | $141,290 | $67.93 | +15.3% | 1,810 |
| Massachusetts | $138,380 | $66.53 | +12.9% | 350 |
| Michigan | $118,870 | $57.15 | -3.0% | 130 |
| Minnesota | $147,890 | $71.10 | +20.7% | 540 |
| Mississippi | $108,890 | $52.35 | -11.2% | 380 |
| Montana | $94,520 | $45.44 | -22.9% | 100 |
| Nebraska | $101,440 | $48.77 | -17.2% | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $112,370 | $54.02 | -8.3% | 210 |
| New Jersey | $109,990 | $52.88 | -10.3% | 590 |
| New Mexico | $123,820 | $59.53 | +1.0% | 240 |
| New York | $117,820 | $56.64 | -3.9% | 1,510 |
| North Carolina | $110,030 | $52.90 | -10.2% | 650 |
| North Dakota | $147,650 | $70.99 | +20.5% | 70 |
| Ohio | $108,790 | $52.30 | -11.2% | 430 |
| Oklahoma | $112,260 | $53.97 | -8.4% | 80 |
| Oregon | $109,580 | $52.69 | -10.6% | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $134,780 | $64.80 | +10.0% | 460 |
| Rhode Island | — | — | — | 70 |
| South Carolina | $141,130 | $67.85 | +15.1% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $129,570 | $62.29 | +5.7% | 120 |
| Texas | $100,920 | $48.52 | -17.7% | 2,310 |
| Utah | $115,920 | $55.73 | -5.4% | 250 |
| Virginia | — | — | — | 1,450 |
| Washington | $133,980 | $64.41 | +9.3% | 450 |
| Wisconsin | $97,470 | $46.86 | -20.5% | 70 |
| Wyoming | $69,240 | $33.29 | -43.5% | 60 |
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 physical scientists, all other?
The median annual wage for physical scientists, all other is $122,570 ($58.93 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays physical scientists, 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 physical scientists, all other are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 22,300 physical scientists, all other employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do physical scientists, all other make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $58.93. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.