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Physical Scientist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 11 open job postings for Physical Scientist roles at 11 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Physical Scientist: postings by posted pay11 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $70K to $200K. Median $119K; middle half $95.5K–$134K.Median $119K$70K$200K

Postings per pay band: $70K–$80K: 1; $80K–$90K: 0; $90K–$100K: 2; $100K–$110K: 2; $110K–$120K: 1; $120K–$130K: 2; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 1; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$119K median · $95.5K–$134K typical · 11 postingsMid level: middle half $95.5K–$134K, median $119K

Companies hiring

  1. Customs and Border Protection1 posting · too few to show pay
  2. Other Agencies and Independent Organizations1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. Department of Energy Headquarters1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Air Force Civilian Career Training1 posting · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$109K median · $95.5K–$122K typical · 10 postingsUnited States: middle half $95.5K–$122K, median $109K

Newest Physical Scientist postings

  1. PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (FORENSIC CHEMISTRY)U.S. Army Medical Command · Fort Meade, MD · $70.6K–$111K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  2. Physical ScientistOther Agencies and Independent Organizations · United States · $89.5K–$149K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  3. Physical Scientist (Firearm and Toolmark Examiner) - Direct HireBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Atlanta, GA · $94.7K–$123K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  4. Physical ScientistAir Force Civilian Career Training · United States · $50.5K–$93.5K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  5. Physical ScientistGeological Survey · Reston, VA · $85.4K–$133K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Physical Scientist make?

The median posted base pay for Physical Scientist jobs is $119K a year, from 11 job postings with pay at 11 companies.

What is the typical Physical Scientist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $95.5K–$134K. The top 10% list $173K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $90.9K or less.

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