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Physical Scientist salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Physical Scientist roles in United States, updated Oct 18, 2026.
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- Median base pay$109,300a year
- Typical range$95,500–$122,400Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$133,500and above
- Postings10with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Physical Scientist postings in United States
- PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (FORENSIC CHEMISTRY)U.S. Army Medical Command · Fort Meade, MD · $70.6K–$111K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Physical ScientistOther Agencies and Independent Organizations · United States · $89.5K–$149K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Physical Scientist (Firearm and Toolmark Examiner) - Direct HireBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Atlanta, GA · $94.7K–$123K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Physical ScientistAir Force Civilian Career Training · United States · $50.5K–$93.5K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- 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 in United States?
The median posted base pay for Physical Scientist jobs in United States is $109K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 10 companies.
What is the typical Physical Scientist pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $95.5K–$122K. The top 10% list $134K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $72K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Physical Scientist jobs?
The median here is $109K, against $119K across all 11 postings for the role.
How many Physical Scientist jobs in United States list pay?
10 open postings at 10 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.