Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary by state
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family.
What Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Others do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Perform visual inspections of finished products.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningComplex Problem Solving
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$40,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$49,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$64,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$82,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$106,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
10,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary by industry
Educational Services
26,500 workers
$64,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
25,880 workers
$64,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
20,020 workers
$66,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
16,010 workers
$71,500
Scientific Research and Development Services
10,070 workers
$72,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
8,510 workers
$74,000
Administrative and Support Services
5,560 workers
$60,500
Employment Services
5,290 workers
$60,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
5,290 workers
$82,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
5,180 workers
$59,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other pays 32% below the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
Similar-paying roles in Life, Physical, and Social Science
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in the United States is $68,500 per year, or about $32.93 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $49,500 and $82,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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