Political Scientists in Washington

Local pay for political scientists in Washington, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-3094

$147,060

median pay, Washington

110

employed in Washington

+3.5%

vs U.S. median

-3.1%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What political scientists earn in Washington

Washington · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of political scientists in Washington earn between $95,240 and $193,450 a year; the U.S. median is $142,080.

$81,310

P10

$95,240

P25

$147,060

MEDIAN

$193,450

P75

$214,960

P90

Pay by metro in Washington

$153,960

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