Physical Scientists, All Other in District of Columbia
Local pay for physical scientists, all other in District of Columbia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-2099
$156,730
median pay, District of Columbia
790
employed in District of Columbia
+27.9%
vs U.S. median
+0.6%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What physical scientists, all other earn in District of Columbia
District of Columbia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of physical scientists, all other in District of Columbia earn between $124,590 and $185,220 a year; the U.S. median is $122,570.
$101,400
P10
$124,590
P25
$156,730
MEDIAN
$185,220
P75
$195,190
P90
Pay by metro in District of Columbia
$170,980
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