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 States2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median128,020 USD
Average126,140 USD
Middle 50%89,810 USD - 163,320 USD
Decile range65,200 USD - 176,280 USD
Bottom decile65,200 USD
Top decile176,280 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median99,030 USD
Average98,490 USD
Middle 50%73,130 USD - 111,430 USD
Decile range64,160 USD - 146,930 USD
Bottom decile64,160 USD
Top decile146,930 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median108,630 USD
Average124,840 USD
Middle 50%86,960 USD - 139,920 USD
Decile range67,270 USD - 220,020 USD
Bottom decile67,270 USD
Top decile220,020 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median138,840 USD
Average136,200 USD
Middle 50%110,360 USD - 164,090 USD
Decile range79,780 USD - 176,280 USD
Bottom decile79,780 USD
Top decile176,280 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median95,220 USD
Average96,050 USD
Middle 50%43,520 USD - 130,400 USD
Decile range38,460 USD - 154,440 USD
Bottom decile38,460 USD
Top decile154,440 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median62,330 USD
Average64,180 USD
Middle 50%62,000 USD - 66,240 USD
Decile range52,040 USD - 85,400 USD
Bottom decile52,040 USD
Top decile85,400 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median83,630 USD
Average92,570 USD
Middle 50%83,630 USD - 99,750 USD
Decile range66,460 USD - 105,730 USD
Bottom decile66,460 USD
Top decile105,730 USD
🇺🇸 Indiana2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median103,550 USD
Average99,990 USD
Middle 50%87,480 USD - 112,490 USD
Decile range87,480 USD - 112,490 USD
Bottom decile87,480 USD
Top decile112,490 USD
🇺🇸 Maine2022
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median76,120 USD
Average71,550 USD
Middle 50%49,540 USD - 79,490 USD
Decile range49,540 USD - 107,700 USD
Bottom decile49,540 USD
Top decile107,700 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018
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