Political Scientists Salary in U.S.
SOC 19-3094 · National · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Political Scientists in U.S. is $139,380 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $67.01 per hour. 5,950 people work as Political Scientists in U.S.. Wages have grown 33% since 2014, when the median was $104,920.
Median Annual Salary
$139,380
Mean Annual
$137,600
Median Hourly
$67.01
Total Employed
5,950
Salary Distribution
$75k
10th
$103k
25th
$139k
Median
$172k
75th
$192k
90th
Salary by Industry
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $151,630 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $151,630 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $146,620 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $146,620 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $144,040 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $132,460 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $130,840 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $130,580 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $130,580 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $123,810 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $112,670 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $98,300 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $98,300 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | $96,700 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $91,150 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $91,150 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $91,030 |
| Educational Services | $91,030 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $82,330 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $81,620 |
| Educational Services | $81,620 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $77,820 |
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,380 |
| 2023 | $132,350 |
| 2022 | $128,020 |
| 2021 | $122,510 |
| 2020 | $125,350 |
| 2019 | $122,220 |
| 2018 | $117,570 |
| 2017 | $115,110 |
| 2016 | $114,290 |
| 2015 | $99,730 |
| 2014 | $104,920 |
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