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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Arizona

38 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Arizona.

Occupation Median Annual
Microbiologists —
Physicists $190,960
Psychologists, All Other $128,040
Astronomers $125,480
Physical Scientists, All Other $119,920
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,970
Political Scientists $104,100
Life Scientists, All Other $103,460
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $97,360
Economists $96,390
Biological Scientists, All Other $88,610
Geographers $87,050
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $83,630
School Psychologists $82,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,180
Chemists $79,330
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
Urban and Regional Planners $78,200
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $77,000
Hydrologists $76,420
Conservation Scientists $76,100
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $70,370
Epidemiologists $69,300
Foresters $65,960
Agricultural Technicians $63,340
Chemical Technicians $63,030
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $62,620
Anthropologists and Archeologists $60,630
Forensic Science Technicians $60,620
Social Science Research Assistants $59,130
Survey Researchers $58,460
Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
Soil and Plant Scientists $52,830
Biological Technicians $51,850
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $51,210
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $48,330
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,330