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 in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family, focused on Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
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 salary by industry
Educational Services
26,500 workers
$64,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
16,010 workers
$71,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
8,510 workers
$74,000
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing
8,410 workers
$76,000
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
5,630 workers
$61,000
Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
5,290 workers
$82,000
Health Care and Social Assistance
4,380 workers
$66,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,780 workers
$69,000
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 48 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,000).
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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 $100,000 across 48 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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