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Physical Scientists, All Other
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$138,050
Median Annual
$124,040
Total Workforce
6,960
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $180,750 | 300 |
| #2 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $159,680 | 80 |
| #3 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $156,430 | 2,720 |
| #4 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $154,760 | 100 |
| #5 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $154,570 | 540 |
| #6 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $153,690 | 30 |
| #7 | District of Columbia | $152,070 | 860 |
| #8 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $151,060 | 30 |
| #9 | Minnesota | $149,950 | 600 |
| #10 | Massachusetts | $149,300 | 520 |
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