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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$61.22
Entry wage$49.74
10th percentile wage$44.84
50th percentile wage$64.96
90th percentile wage$72.89
Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099)
All physical scientists not listed separately.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$64.96 $35.09  $29.87
2015$63.31+2.6%$34.20 +2.6%$29.11
2014$62.12+1.9%$33.56 +1.9%$28.57
2013$60.94+1.9%$32.92 +1.9%$28.02
2012$59.75+2.0%$32.28 +2.0%$27.48
2011$58.82+1.6%$31.78 +1.6%$27.05
2010$57.79+1.8%$31.22 +1.8%$26.57
2009$57.18+1.1%$30.88 +1.1%$26.29
2008$55.47+3.1%$29.97 +3.1%$25.51
2007$53.62+3.5%$28.96 +3.5%$24.65
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$64.96 $23.35  $41.61
2015$63.31+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%$40.61
2014$62.12+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%$39.91
2013$60.94+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%$39.18
2012$59.75+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%$38.36
2011$58.82+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$37.77
2010$57.79+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%$37.09
2009$57.18+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%$36.76
2008$55.47+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%$35.58
2007$53.62+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%$34.36
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  
Wages in other areas
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