Profession
Political Scientists
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median125,350 USD
Average124,100 USD
Middle 50%90,780 USD - 157,710 USD
Decile range62,840 USD - 170,800 USD
Bottom decile62,840 USD
Top decile170,800 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median95,640 USD
Average96,370 USD
Middle 50%78,180 USD - 113,380 USD
Decile range57,900 USD - 133,470 USD
Bottom decile57,900 USD
Top decile133,470 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median80,530 USD
Average97,820 USD
Middle 50%68,150 USD - 113,900 USD
Decile range56,090 USD - 154,440 USD
Bottom decile56,090 USD
Top decile154,440 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median129,410 USD
Average126,530 USD
Middle 50%104,170 USD - 157,710 USD
Decile range68,350 USD - 170,800 USD
Bottom decile68,350 USD
Top decile170,800 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median96,750 USD
Average99,630 USD
Middle 50%81,850 USD - 114,850 USD
Decile range62,650 USD - 159,430 USD
Bottom decile62,650 USD
Top decile159,430 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median77,600 USD
Average78,990 USD
Middle 50%60,680 USD - 94,780 USD
Decile range45,030 USD - 108,450 USD
Bottom decile45,030 USD
Top decile108,450 USD
🇺🇸 Maine2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median71,170 USD
Average74,610 USD
Middle 50%54,430 USD - 82,950 USD
Decile range44,540 USD - 107,130 USD
Bottom decile44,540 USD
Top decile107,130 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median154,190 USD
Average151,660 USD
Middle 50%139,780 USD - 167,630 USD
Decile range128,030 USD - 192,190 USD
Bottom decile128,030 USD
Top decile192,190 USD
🇺🇸 Massachusetts2020
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median99,130 USD
Average111,780 USD
Middle 50%86,580 USD - 126,150 USD
Decile range60,550 USD - 163,210 USD
Bottom decile60,550 USD
Top decile163,210 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018
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