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Physical Scientists, All Other

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Physical Scientists, All Other

National Avg Annual Salary

$123,070

National Avg Hourly Wage

$59.17

National Total Employment

22,580

Top Metro Avg Salary

$180,750

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $152,070.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 2,220 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $180,750.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 2,720 jobs.

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Top States for Physical Scientists, All Other

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $152,070 860 Open
Minnesota MN $149,950 600 Open
Massachusetts MA $149,300 520 Open
Maryland MD $143,190 1,900 Open
Washington WA $142,830 510 Open
California CA $142,070 2,220 Open
Florida FL $137,410 390 Open
Colorado CO $135,330 830 Open
Virginia VA $132,380 1,560 Open
South Carolina SC $132,010 100 Open