In the United States:
Wage data for Physical Scientists, All Other.
- Workers on average earn $122,570.
- 10% of workers earn $67,000 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $195,190 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data
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| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $67,000 | $86,620 | $122,570 | $161,890 | $195,190 |
In the United States:
Wage data for Physical Scientists, All Other.
- Workers on average earn $58.93 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $32.21 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $93.84 or more per hour.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data
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| Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
| United States | $32.21 | $41.64 | $58.93 | $77.83 | $93.84 |