Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS

29 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 Kansas City, MO-KS.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Psychologists, All Other	$127,460	$120,210	110
Physical Scientists, All Other	$119,020	$113,110	180
Economists	$115,520	$124,200	150
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$112,030	$107,350	110
Food Scientists and Technologists	$101,740	$103,710	190
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$94,360	$100,630	1,150
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$88,320	$91,940	780
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$88,320	$92,790	230
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$87,940	$89,650	140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$81,280	$86,930	490
Urban and Regional Planners	$80,380	$84,140	250
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$80,290	$90,420	390
Biological Scientists, All Other	$80,170	$82,430	360
Forensic Science Technicians	$77,280	$73,970	130
Epidemiologists	$75,430	$79,980	40
School Psychologists	$74,740	$72,120	310
Chemists	$73,650	$80,990	470
Microbiologists	$72,460	$69,090	50
Survey Researchers	$65,370	$63,040	90
Conservation Scientists	$64,960	$75,400	40
Social Science Research Assistants	$63,110	$59,520	80
Soil and Plant Scientists	$61,790	$71,750	100
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$59,050	$62,010	200
Chemical Technicians	$57,210	$62,200	180
Biological Technicians	$49,140	$53,940	580
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$48,880	$56,410	370
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$47,480	$51,150	140
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$46,860	$47,200	70
Agricultural Technicians	$43,790	$54,130	120