Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in West Virginia

30 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 West Virginia.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Physical Scientists, All Other	—	—	120
Chemists	$108,010	$112,080	270
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$95,640	$90,960	130
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$94,310	$96,340	220
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$86,940	$84,970	840
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$84,350	$108,420	290
Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,760	$82,510	240
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$77,980	$80,270	310
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$73,780	$75,380	100
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$70,540	$88,540	650
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$70,000	$70,020	60
School Psychologists	$69,870	$67,950	160
Conservation Scientists	$68,390	$72,970	140
Epidemiologists	$65,490	$66,340	110
Chemical Technicians	$63,820	$61,640	240
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$60,250	$63,520	220
Forensic Science Technicians	$59,930	$59,760	90
Urban and Regional Planners	$58,240	$62,520	180
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$57,500	$66,810	170
Foresters	$56,940	$59,030	110
Agricultural Technicians	$55,560	$50,010	40
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$52,690	$53,760	530
Social Science Research Assistants	$52,630	$73,220	440
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$51,440	$53,660	110
Biological Technicians	$47,130	$54,580	120
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$45,950	$57,540	110
Hydrologic Technicians	$45,690	$48,980	—
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$45,650	$62,000	50
Soil and Plant Scientists	$42,730	$62,000	40
Psychologists, All Other	$41,900	$63,650	240