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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$91,840
Median Annual
$79,130
Total Workforce
927,410
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia | $129,980 | 18,680 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,650 | 44,030 |
| #3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $124,270 | 10,780 |
| #4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $122,910 | 61,880 |
| #5 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $114,830 | 2,260 |
| #6 | Boulder, CO | $113,530 | 5,860 |
| #7 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $108,900 | 3,490 |
| #8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,850 | 66,480 |
| #9 | Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $107,580 | 870 |
| #10 | Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $106,900 | 2,340 |
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