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 States2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median132,350 USD
Average132,020 USD
Middle 50%96,600 USD - 167,650 USD
Decile range72,470 USD - 183,500 USD
Bottom decile72,470 USD
Top decile183,500 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median101,980 USD
Average102,950 USD
Middle 50%72,570 USD - 116,770 USD
Decile range66,290 USD - 161,470 USD
Bottom decile66,290 USD
Top decile161,470 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median119,320 USD
Average127,460 USD
Middle 50%91,140 USD - 139,030 USD
Decile range75,590 USD - 230,620 USD
Bottom decile75,590 USD
Top decile230,620 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median145,600 USD
Average146,600 USD
Middle 50%123,200 USD - 172,060 USD
Decile range103,520 USD - 183,500 USD
Bottom decile103,520 USD
Top decile183,500 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median65,230 USD
Average74,400 USD
Middle 50%65,000 USD - 80,000 USD
Decile range55,000 USD - 110,000 USD
Bottom decile55,000 USD
Top decile110,000 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median95,810 USD
Average88,230 USD
Middle 50%66,730 USD - 96,600 USD
Decile range66,730 USD - 96,600 USD
Bottom decile66,730 USD
Top decile96,600 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median150,010 USD
Average155,520 USD
Middle 50%112,010 USD - 181,650 USD
Decile range97,320 USD - N/A
Bottom decile97,320 USD
🇺🇸 Massachusetts2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median127,260 USD
Average121,160 USD
Middle 50%76,650 USD - 155,620 USD
Decile range65,850 USD - 201,090 USD
Bottom decile65,850 USD
Top decile201,090 USD
🇺🇸 Michigan2023
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median81,550 USD
Average81,790 USD
Middle 50%64,630 USD - 102,950 USD
Decile range48,040 USD - 113,030 USD
Bottom decile48,040 USD
Top decile113,030 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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