Physical Scientists, All Other Salary by State

National average: $125,642 · 39 states · BLS OEWS May 2025

StateMean Salary
District of Columbia$152,480
Minnesota$151,450
Florida$151,150
Colorado$147,190
California$143,310
Alabama$142,930
Pennsylvania$142,660
Maryland$141,310
Washington$141,060
South Carolina$138,140
Massachusetts$136,900
Tennessee$136,030
Georgia$132,380
New Hampshire$129,820
New Mexico$129,640
Connecticut$129,560
North Dakota$128,190
Arizona$126,240
New York$121,990
Alaska$121,540
Michigan$120,940
New Jersey$117,520
Oklahoma$117,230
Utah$115,940
Ohio$115,360
North Carolina$114,340
Texas$113,910
Illinois$113,840
Hawaii$113,530
Wisconsin$110,780
Oregon$110,560
Mississippi$108,820
Nebraska$106,830
Louisiana$106,030
Iowa$101,240
Montana$90,150
Kentucky$80,840
Wyoming$77,340
Indiana$75,600