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Physical Scientists, All Other in California

Physical Scientists, All Other in California

Thinking about a career as a Physical Scientists, All Other in California? Below are the key facts. All physical scientists not listed separately.

What do Physical Scientists, All Other Make in California?

For a physical scientists, all other working in California, the typical annual salary is $128,250 per year (or roughly $61.66/hour).Earnings range from $91,250 at the 10th percentile to $205,510 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $91,250 $43.87
25th percentile $114,790 $55.19
Median (50th) $128,250 $61.66
75th percentile $165,780 $79.70
90th percentile $205,510 $98.80
Salary ranges for Physical Scientists, All Other in California

The job concentration index in California compared to the national average — is 0.84, meaning fewer physical scientists, all other per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, physical scientists, all other earn a median of $72,607 per year ($34.91/hour), higher than the California median.

Physical Scientists, All Other earnings in California vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 84,392 physical scientists, all other in the U.S.. In California alone, about 2,220 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 250 physical scientists, all other.

Physical Scientists, All Other in California vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Physical Scientists, All Other

Top California Metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

The largest metro-area employers of physical scientists, all other in California.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA 760 $121,490
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 560 $132,490
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 300 $174,810
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA 200 $129,540
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA 70 $106,290
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 60 $121,320
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 50 $101,760
Bakersfield-Delano, CA 30 $132,270
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA 30 $147,320

Top States for Physical Scientists, All Other Employment

View the states that employ the most physical scientists, all other work.

State Number Employed
California 2,220
Maryland 1,900
Texas 1,810
New York 1,600
Virginia 1,560
Indiana 1,240
Georgia 1,040
District of Columbia 860
Colorado 830
New Jersey 820
Pennsylvania 680
Minnesota 600
North Carolina 570
Illinois 560
Massachusetts 520
Washington 510
Ohio 500
Florida 390
Mississippi 380
Louisiana 350

Highest-Paying States for Physical Scientists, All Other

Where physical scientists, all other earn the most: physical scientists, all other.

State Annual Median Salary
Minnesota $167,110
District of Columbia $157,980
Massachusetts $143,640
Maryland $143,210
North Dakota $138,430
Washington $135,080
South Carolina $134,430
Georgia $131,770
Alabama $131,560
Colorado $130,290

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Natural Sciences
  • Marine Science
  • Other Physical Science

Also Known As

Inventor, Physical Scientist, Research Scientist, Wood Technologist.

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