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Political Scientists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$132,240
-8.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$63.58
 
10th Percentile
$75,180
Entry level
90th Percentile
$191,880
Senior level
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Salary Range

Political Scientistss in California earn between $75,180 and $191,880, with a mean of $132,240. The national average for this role is $143,832.

$132,240 mean
10th Percentile$75,18090th Percentile$191,880

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$132,240
National Average$143,832
Virginia$154,860
District of Columbia$152,440
Maryland$148,480
Pennsylvania$138,120
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.