Physical Scientists, All Other
SOC code 19-2099 · O*NET-SOC 19-2099.00 · Science and engineering
Physical Scientists, All Other pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$122,570
a year
Hourly
$58.93
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$129,230
$62.13 per hour
Middle 50%
$86,620 – $161,890
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$67,000 – $195,190
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
22,300
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $67,000
- $32.21/hr
- 25th percentile
- $86,620
- $41.64/hr
- Median percentile
- $122,570
- $58.93/hr
- 75th percentile
- $161,890
- $77.83/hr
- 90th percentile
- $195,190
- $93.84/hr
What do physical scientists, all other do?
All physical scientists not listed separately.
How to qualify for this work
The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.
Common questions
How much does a physical scientists, all other earn?
The national median is $122,570 a year. The full range runs from $67,000 at the 10th percentile to $195,190 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.