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Physical Scientists, All Other in Washington

Physical Scientists, All Other in Washington

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

What do Physical Scientists, All Other Make in Washington?

For a physical scientists, all other working in Washington, the typical annual salary is $135,080 per year (or about $64.94/hour).Earnings range from $89,610 at the 10th percentile to $209,720 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $89,610 $43.08
25th percentile $114,090 $54.85
Median (50th) $135,080 $64.94
75th percentile $166,280 $79.94
90th percentile $209,720 $100.83
Salary ranges for Physical Scientists, All Other in Washington

The job concentration index in Washington nationwide is 0.98.

National Wage Comparison

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

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

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 84,392 physical scientists, all other across the United States. In Washington alone, about 510 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 250 physical scientists, all other.

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

Top Washington Metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

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

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 360 $138,480
Kennewick-Richland, WA 50 $130,980
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA 30 $142,810

Top States for Physical Scientists, All Other Employment

The table below shows the states where 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?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Natural Sciences
  • Marine Science
  • Other Physical Science

Also Known As

Inventor, Physical Scientist, Research Scientist, Wood Technologist.

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