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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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median122,510 USD
Average120,430 USD
Middle 50%82,450 USD - 155,190 USD
Decile range61,480 USD - 172,490 USD
Bottom decile61,480 USD
Top decile172,490 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median95,660 USD
Average96,820 USD
Middle 50%75,530 USD - 124,720 USD
Decile range51,450 USD - 131,810 USD
Bottom decile51,450 USD
Top decile131,810 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median99,340 USD
Average119,160 USD
Middle 50%79,330 USD - 149,670 USD
Decile range66,150 USD - N/A
Bottom decile66,150 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median127,880 USD
Average126,210 USD
Middle 50%103,690 USD - 159,270 USD
Decile range62,610 USD - 172,490 USD
Bottom decile62,610 USD
Top decile172,490 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median83,200 USD
Average82,230 USD
Middle 50%39,860 USD - 111,220 USD
Decile range38,470 USD - 150,760 USD
Bottom decile38,470 USD
Top decile150,760 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median80,450 USD
Average82,500 USD
Middle 50%63,310 USD - 102,290 USD
Decile range50,730 USD - 104,580 USD
Bottom decile50,730 USD
Top decile104,580 USD
🇺🇸 Kentucky2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median60,270 USD
Average65,020 USD
Middle 50%53,420 USD - 77,210 USD
Decile range44,800 USD - 84,070 USD
Bottom decile44,800 USD
Top decile84,070 USD
🇺🇸 Maine2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median73,200 USD
Average71,080 USD
Middle 50%58,410 USD - 78,760 USD
Decile range48,330 USD - 100,440 USD
Bottom decile48,330 USD
Top decile100,440 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2021
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median145,950 USD
Average140,850 USD
Middle 50%120,160 USD - 160,900 USD
Decile range99,690 USD - 172,490 USD
Bottom decile99,690 USD
Top decile172,490 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018
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