District of Columbia

Political Scientists Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$152,440
+6.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$73.29
 
10th Percentile
$110,590
Entry level
90th Percentile
$191,880
Senior level
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Salary Range

Political Scientistss in District of Columbia earn between $110,590 and $191,880, with a mean of $152,440. The national average for this role is $143,832.

$152,440 mean
10th Percentile$110,59090th Percentile$191,880

How District of Columbia Compares

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

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