Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $113,730 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $54.68
10th percentile $59,950
90th percentile $147,410
Employed locally 40
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,950
    25th
    $97,870
    50th (median)
    $113,730
    75th
    $134,430
    90th
    $147,410

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 148% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Nearby metros — Physical Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $155,080
    Florida $122,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $117,480
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $110,140
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $87,050

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,060
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,310
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $88,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,110
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Chemical Technicians $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Jacksonville, FL is $54.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.87 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Jacksonville, FL is 3.6% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,950 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,870.