Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $78,570 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.77
10th percentile $51,910
90th percentile $117,960
Employed locally 120
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,910
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $78,570
    75th
    $85,800
    90th
    $117,960

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 82% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 18% below 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $128,380
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $122,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,490
    Anchorage, AK $120,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,370
    Chemists $80,940
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other $102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Raleigh, NC is $37.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Raleigh, NC is 33.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $51,910 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.