How to become a physical scientist, all other
All physical scientists not listed separately.
$122,570Median pay a year
Steps to get there
Requirements vary by employer.
Is physical scientist, all other a good career?
On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 140% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.
Where it pays most
- District of Columbia $156,730
- Minnesota $147,890
- North Dakota $147,650
- Maryland $141,290
- South Carolina $141,130
Physical Scientists, All Other salary by state and city
Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.