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 States2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median139,380 USD
Average137,600 USD
Middle 50%103,030 USD - 172,050 USD
Decile range74,750 USD - 191,880 USD
Bottom decile74,750 USD
Top decile191,880 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median104,100 USD
Average104,670 USD
Middle 50%76,530 USD - 112,340 USD
Decile range68,020 USD - 167,960 USD
Bottom decile68,020 USD
Top decile167,960 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median130,630 USD
Average132,240 USD
Middle 50%85,020 USD - 170,040 USD
Decile range75,180 USD - 191,880 USD
Bottom decile75,180 USD
Top decile191,880 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median153,320 USD
Average152,440 USD
Middle 50%125,820 USD - 181,210 USD
Decile range110,590 USD - 191,880 USD
Bottom decile110,590 USD
Top decile191,880 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median80,000 USD
Average81,840 USD
Middle 50%66,710 USD - 95,000 USD
Decile range51,210 USD - 112,000 USD
Bottom decile51,210 USD
Top decile112,000 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median98,300 USD
Average100,690 USD
Middle 50%81,900 USD - 110,390 USD
Decile range71,990 USD - 136,970 USD
Bottom decile71,990 USD
Top decile136,970 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median148,680 USD
Average148,480 USD
Middle 50%111,010 USD - 181,210 USD
Decile range97,930 USD - 191,880 USD
Bottom decile97,930 USD
Top decile191,880 USD
🇺🇸 Massachusetts2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median130,580 USD
Average129,460 USD
Middle 50%86,090 USD - 162,720 USD
Decile range67,580 USD - 206,330 USD
Bottom decile67,580 USD
Top decile206,330 USD
🇺🇸 Michigan2024
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median125,750 USD
Average119,030 USD
Middle 50%81,620 USD - 131,050 USD
Decile range64,680 USD - 205,410 USD
Bottom decile64,680 USD
Top decile205,410 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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