National Wages 19-3094.00 - Political Scientists

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $142,080.
  • 10% of workers earn $83,350 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $195,190 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$83,350$114,030$142,080$174,180$195,190

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $68.31 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $40.07 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $93.84 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$40.07$54.82$68.31$83.74$93.84