Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $115,210 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $55.39
10th percentile $96,890
90th percentile $156,840
Employed locally 50
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,890
    25th
    $107,660
    50th (median)
    $115,210
    75th
    $147,910
    90th
    $156,840

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 136% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 36% 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
    Tucson, AZ $126,320

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Phoenix, AZ is $55.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $96,890 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,660.