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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$26.63
Entry wage$14.60
10th percentile wage$13.50
50th percentile wage$18.90
90th percentile wage$46.38
Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099)
All physical scientists not listed separately.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.90 $33.41  -$14.51
2015$18.42+2.6%$32.56 +2.6%-$14.14
2014$18.08+1.9%$31.95 +1.9%-$13.87
2013$17.73+1.9%$31.34 +1.9%-$13.61
2012$17.39+2.0%$30.73 +2.0%-$13.34
2011$17.12+1.6%$30.25 +1.6%-$13.13
2010$16.82+1.8%$29.72 +1.8%-$12.90
2009$16.64+1.1%$29.41 +1.1%-$12.77
2008$16.14+3.1%$28.53 +3.1%-$12.39
2007$15.60+3.5%$27.58 +3.5%-$11.97
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.90 $21.85  -$2.95
2015$18.42+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%-$2.81
2014$18.08+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%-$2.70
2013$17.73+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%-$2.63
2012$17.39+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%-$2.63
2011$17.12+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%-$2.58
2010$16.82+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%-$2.55
2009$16.64+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%-$2.47
2008$16.14+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%-$2.47
2007$15.60+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%-$2.42
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $64.96  
Eastern $49.05 40
North Central $18.90  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $49.05 40
North Central $18.90  
Southwest $64.96  
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