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Explore Life, Physical & Social Science salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 42 occupations with 1,428,950 workers nationally. Average median salary: $82K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $112K | 23 | 12,380 |
| 2 | California | $100K | 39 | 176,170 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $96K | 37 | 69,570 |
| 4 | Maryland | $96K | 39 | 32,560 |
| 5 | Oregon | $92K | 36 | 19,700 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $91K | 32 | 37,100 |
| 7 | Washington | $90K | 40 | 40,750 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $89K | 17 | 2,940 |
| 9 | Alaska | $89K | 26 | 5,500 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $87K | 28 | 10,150 |
| 11 | New York | $86K | 36 | 68,440 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $86K | 34 | 27,500 |
| 13 | Colorado | $85K | 33 | 26,510 |
| 14 | Virginia | $84K | 37 | 31,610 |
| 15 | Delaware | $83K | 20 | 5,320 |
| 16 | Illinois | $83K | 39 | 38,760 |
| 17 | Texas | $82K | 39 | 89,680 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $82K | 23 | 4,890 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $82K | 38 | 52,930 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $80K | 37 | 43,710 |
| 21 | Arizona | $80K | 33 | 20,660 |
| 22 | Florida | $80K | 36 | 48,240 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $79K | 27 | 4,330 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $79K | 30 | 8,330 |
| 25 | Nevada | $78K | 34 | 9,390 |
| 26 | Missouri | $78K | 35 | 18,720 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $77K | 35 | 22,820 |
| 28 | Iowa | $77K | 33 | 11,080 |
| 29 | Ohio | $77K | 35 | 36,940 |
| 30 | Michigan | $76K | 36 | 29,950 |
| 31 | Georgia | $76K | 35 | 24,850 |
| 32 | Utah | $76K | 31 | 12,490 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $76K | 25 | 10,050 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $76K | 34 | 18,600 |
| 35 | Idaho | $75K | 31 | 10,020 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $74K | 33 | 11,850 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $74K | 32 | 12,330 |
| 38 | Alabama | $73K | 31 | 10,710 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $73K | 22 | 3,770 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $72K | 23 | 3,770 |
| 41 | Kansas | $72K | 32 | 9,710 |
| 42 | Maine | $72K | 24 | 4,240 |
| 43 | Montana | $72K | 30 | 7,710 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $72K | 32 | 10,500 |
| 45 | Indiana | $71K | 32 | 22,800 |
| 46 | Vermont | $71K | 21 | 2,290 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $69K | 31 | 8,450 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $68K | 23 | 5,910 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $66K | 24 | 5,880 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $65K | 26 | 6,100 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $65K | 26 | 4,160 |
About Life, Physical & Social Science (SOC 19*)
Life, Physical & Social Science occupations are classified under SOC prefix 19 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 42 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 42 distinct Life, Physical & Social Science occupations employing 1,428,950 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Life, Physical & Social Science occupations is $82,562/year.
District of Columbia has the highest average Life, Physical & Social Science salary at $112,789/year.
Life, Physical & Social Science jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 19.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 19. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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