Physical Scientists Wages
SOC 19-2000 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Physical Scientists is $89,350 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $51,870 and the 90th percentile is $167,650, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
254,410
P10
$51,870
P25
$65,470
Median
$89,350
P75
$126,140
P90
$167,650
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Physical Scientists have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,350 | $101,110 | $51,870 | $167,650 | 254,410 | — |
| 2022 | $83,760 | $97,570 | $49,430 | $164,320 | 251,060 | -6.26% |
| 2021 | $82,090 | $96,340 | $48,410 | $163,770 | 244,340 | -1.99% |
| 2020 | $83,250 | $93,560 | $46,070 | $156,090 | 255,860 | +1.41% |