Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other: Job Description
All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.
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What Tasks Do Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Perform?
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How Many Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Are There?
The U.S. employs around 71,471 life, physical, and social science technicians, all other working in the United States today. Employment is projected to grow by +0.4% over the projection horizon.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Pay
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $95,957 |
| Hourly median | $46.13 |
| 10th percentile | $56,802 |
| 25th percentile | $76,379 |
| 75th percentile | $115,534 |
| 90th percentile | $135,111 |
Compensation varies based on experience, location, and industry.
How Much Do Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Make in Different U.S. States?
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $75,780 |
| Oklahoma | $73,940 |
| Connecticut | $72,090 |
| District of Columbia | $70,680 |
| Washington | $70,650 |
| Alaska | $68,600 |
| Maryland | $67,040 |
| North Carolina | $66,090 |
| North Dakota | $65,800 |
| Georgia | $65,070 |
| Vermont | $63,960 |
| Massachusetts | $62,610 |
| New York | $62,500 |
| Colorado | $62,180 |
| Wyoming | $61,740 |
| Kansas | $61,740 |
| Indiana | $61,610 |
| Virginia | $61,470 |
| Rhode Island | $61,160 |
| Kentucky | $60,340 |
| West Virginia | $60,250 |
| South Carolina | $59,900 |
| Maine | $59,690 |
| Mississippi | $59,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,590 |
| New Hampshire | $57,880 |
| Florida | $57,840 |
| New Mexico | $57,180 |
| New Jersey | $56,950 |
| Oregon | $55,890 |
| Illinois | $54,720 |
| Arkansas | $54,290 |
| Nevada | $53,990 |
| Alabama | $53,910 |
| Utah | $52,400 |
| Missouri | $52,400 |
| Nebraska | $52,000 |
| Michigan | $51,400 |
| Montana | $50,510 |
| Texas | $48,550 |
| Louisiana | $48,240 |
| Idaho | $47,870 |
| Tennessee | $47,520 |
| Arizona | $47,330 |
| Minnesota | $47,130 |
| Ohio | $46,540 |
| Hawaii | $45,710 |
| Wisconsin | $44,120 |
| Iowa | $44,040 |
| South Dakota | $41,250 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,710 |
Top-Paying U.S. Regions
Pay for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other differ across the country. Top regions by median wage:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Western US | $70,824 | 19.9% | 1.39 |
| New England | $62,638 | 2.0% | 1.00 |
| Middle Atlantic | $61,924 | 21.0% | 1.58 |
| Southeast | $59,820 | 22.6% | 1.17 |
| Rocky Mountains | $56,011 | 5.8% | 1.50 |
| Plains States | $51,642 | 8.4% | 1.29 |
| Great Lakes | $51,001 | 7.1% | 0.52 |
| Southwest | $49,985 | 12.4% | 1.11 |
Highest-Paying Metro Areas for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | CT | $112,040 | 50 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | OK | $106,850 | 240 |
| Spartanburg, SC | SC | $105,350 | 260 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | GA | $86,350 | 150 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | CA | $82,290 | 70 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | GA | $81,030 | 1,880 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | CA | $80,100 | 2,000 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | CA | $79,360 |
Top Industries Employing Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Most life, physical, and social science technicians, all other are concentrated in the following sectors:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 21,830 | $60,130 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16,840 | $62,460 |
| Manufacturing | 8,800 | $62,990 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5,980 | $46,750 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 4,050 | $59,370 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,210 | $60,980 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 730 | $64,720 |
| Finance and Insurance | 670 | $61,600 |
Below are examples of industries where life, physical, and social science technicians, all other work:
Where to Study
Students preparing for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other often complete programs in:
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
4 programs across 2 majors
Science Technologies/Technicians
4 programs across 3 majors
Physical Sciences
3 programs across 2 majors
Social Sciences
1 programs across 1 majors
References
Statistics shown above are sourced from the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 19-4099.00 (Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other).