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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$58.65
Entry wage$44.49
10th percentile wage$41.45
50th percentile wage$49.29
90th percentile wage$78.29
Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099)
All physical scientists not listed separately.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$49.29 $38.55 $10.74
2017$48.88+.8%$38.23+.8%$10.65
2016$47.75+2.4%$37.35+2.4%$10.40
2015$47.00+1.6%$36.76+1.6%$10.24
2014$46.10+2.0%$36.05+2.0%$10.04
2013$45.24+1.9%$35.38+1.9%$9.86
2012$44.37+1.9%$34.70+1.9%$9.67
2011$43.51+2.0%$34.03+2.0%$9.48
2010$42.83+1.6%$33.50+1.6%$9.33
2009$42.08+1.8%$32.91+1.8%$9.17
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$49.29 $21.63 $27.66
2017$48.88+.8%$21.40+1.1%$27.48
2016$47.75+2.4%$20.83+2.8%$26.92
2015$47.00+1.6%$20.35+2.3%$26.65
2014$46.10+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$26.17
2013$45.24+1.9%$19.50+2.2%$25.74
2012$44.37+1.9%$19.11+2.1%$25.27
2011$43.51+2.0%$18.78+1.7%$24.73
2010$42.83+1.6%$18.48+1.6%$24.35
2009$42.08+1.8%$18.17+1.7%$23.91
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$51.1030
South Central$49.29 
North Central$25.2920
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$51.1030
North Central$25.2920
South Central$49.29 
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