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Physical Scientists, All Other is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Physical Scientists, All Other against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
| soc | 19-2099 |
| title | Physical Scientists, All Other |
| onet code | 19-2099.00 |
| description | All physical scientists not listed separately. |
| job zone | N/A |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,580 |
| a mean | 123,070 |
| a median | 117,960 |
| a pct10 | 61,990 |
| a pct25 | 82,450 |
| a pct75 | 154,900 |
| a pct90 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 59 |
| h median | 56 |
Median annual pay is highest in Minnesota at $167,110 and lowest in Indiana at $64,300 — a 2.6× spread. The top five states (Minnesota, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota) average $150,074. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $167,110 | $149,950 | $71,780 | $214,370 | 600 |
| District of Columbia | $157,980 | $152,070 | $99,200 | $191,880 | 860 |
| Massachusetts | $143,640 | $149,300 | $87,420 | $196,880 | 520 |
| Maryland | $143,210 | $143,190 | $77,520 | $191,880 | 1,900 |
| North Dakota | $138,430 | $124,770 | $36,190 | $143,210 | — |
| Washington | $135,080 | $142,830 | $89,610 | $209,720 | 510 |
| South Carolina | $134,430 | $132,010 | $86,520 | $177,240 | 100 |
| Georgia | $131,770 | $126,220 | $78,170 | $167,230 | 1,040 |
| Alabama | $131,560 | $130,920 | $63,120 | $186,850 | 150 |
| Colorado | $130,290 | $135,330 | $54,500 | $217,400 | 830 |
| California | $128,250 | $142,070 | $91,250 | $205,510 | 2,220 |
| Virginia | $128,040 | $132,380 | $61,990 | $194,500 | 1,560 |
| New Mexico | $127,090 | $130,250 | $68,200 | $197,540 | 240 |
| Florida | $122,600 | $137,410 | $65,960 | $221,900 | 390 |
| Arizona | $119,920 | $119,110 | $77,380 | $156,840 | 170 |
| Kansas | $114,820 | $108,670 | $60,900 | $144,790 | 130 |
| New York | $114,430 | $120,040 | $65,260 | $177,050 | 1,600 |
| Alaska | $114,120 | $111,710 | $67,720 | $161,030 | 180 |
| Tennessee | $113,730 | $110,500 | $57,910 | $158,850 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $111,490 | $113,730 | $61,890 | $174,970 | 570 |
| Hawaii | $111,380 | $115,160 | $69,550 | $160,620 | 110 |
| Missouri | $111,170 | $106,430 | $40,520 | $150,160 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $110,300 | $119,130 | $86,940 | $162,880 | 70 |
| Oregon | $109,120 | $110,910 | $68,500 | $153,340 | 250 |
| Illinois | $108,630 | $111,720 | $50,260 | $163,700 | 560 |
| Utah | $106,850 | $108,730 | $66,740 | $143,090 | 120 |
| Mississippi | $105,500 | $106,270 | $62,220 | $151,110 | 380 |
| Michigan | $105,480 | $110,920 | $68,300 | $148,240 | 190 |
| Ohio | $102,750 | $112,040 | $61,860 | $166,720 | 500 |
| New Jersey | $102,350 | $105,180 | $55,540 | $157,910 | 820 |
| Nebraska | $99,490 | $99,510 | $60,530 | $135,720 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,860 | $102,260 | $41,410 | $167,230 | 680 |
| Texas | $98,460 | $115,620 | $59,650 | $219,950 | 1,810 |
| Wisconsin | $93,910 | $107,400 | $52,590 | $158,850 | 80 |
| Idaho | $89,860 | $93,860 | $36,190 | $154,770 | 110 |
| Montana | $85,160 | $87,750 | $52,170 | $134,410 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $85,030 | $112,680 | $54,870 | $179,440 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $80,870 | $77,530 | $39,710 | $104,330 | 250 |
| Iowa | $79,790 | $90,870 | $58,310 | $178,380 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $74,990 | $93,120 | $65,410 | $144,250 | 350 |
| Wyoming | $65,960 | $72,910 | $51,790 | $95,640 | 60 |
| Indiana | $64,300 | $71,630 | $50,010 | $103,140 | 1,240 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for physical scientists, all other. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Inventor or Physical Scientist frequently describe the same role.
This data helps you understand how Physical Scientists, All Other compares to others in the 19 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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