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.
Physical Scientists, All Other is a professional role in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family, focused on Physical Scientists, 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 Physical Scientists, All Others do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingScienceActive Listening
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
11,600 workers
$133,500
Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
9,650 workers
$140,500
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
4,980 workers
$96,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,400 workers
$143,000
Educational Services
4,050 workers
$96,000
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing
1,380 workers
$198,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
400 workers
$195,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
300 workers
$105,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Physical Scientists, All Other pays 34% above 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 Physical Scientists, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Physical Scientists, All Other in the United States is $133,500 per year, or about $64.18 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $89,500 and $167,500 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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