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 States2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median142,080 USD
Average142,510 USD
Middle 50%114,030 USD - 174,180 USD
Decile range83,350 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile83,350 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median108,770 USD
Average117,910 USD
Middle 50%81,200 USD - 159,120 USD
Decile range71,800 USD - 163,430 USD
Bottom decile71,800 USD
Top decile163,430 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median127,260 USD
Average128,590 USD
Middle 50%82,540 USD - 175,530 USD
Decile range80,010 USD - 197,490 USD
Bottom decile80,010 USD
Top decile197,490 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median152,530 USD
Average154,300 USD
Middle 50%128,610 USD - 180,480 USD
Decile range114,920 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile114,920 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median103,780 USD
Average104,460 USD
Middle 50%85,570 USD - 117,590 USD
Decile range71,990 USD - 127,190 USD
Bottom decile71,990 USD
Top decile127,190 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median153,380 USD
Average148,440 USD
Middle 50%115,650 USD - 183,080 USD
Decile range101,400 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile101,400 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Massachusetts2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median133,930 USD
Average139,440 USD
Middle 50%106,960 USD - 170,110 USD
Decile range76,010 USD - 217,820 USD
Bottom decile76,010 USD
Top decile217,820 USD
🇺🇸 Michigan2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median86,290 USD
Average102,060 USD
Middle 50%78,950 USD - 109,580 USD
Decile range68,380 USD - 155,740 USD
Bottom decile68,380 USD
Top decile155,740 USD
🇺🇸 New Hampshire2025
19-3094SOC 2018 19-3094
GroupAll
Median74,560 USD
Average99,590 USD
Middle 50%51,370 USD - 159,730 USD
Decile range34,960 USD - 174,670 USD
Bottom decile34,960 USD
Top decile174,670 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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