Science Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 6 science occupations tracked by BLS OES 2025 data. The median salary across science roles is $100,178/year.
$100,178
Avg Median Salary
6
Occupations
433K
Total Employed
$154K
Top Role Pay
Top Paying Science Jobs
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicist | $153,763 |
| 2 | Biochemist and Biophysicist | $99,195 |
| 3 | Medical Scientist | $92,243 |
| 4 | Chemist | $92,010 |
| 5 | Urban and Regional Planner | $83,815 |
| 6 | Environmental Scientist | $80,042 |
Salary Distribution Across Science Roles
All Science Occupations
Physicist
$154K/year
Range: $104K – $195K
20K employed
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Biochemist and Biophysicist
$99K/year
Range: $49K – $64K
31K employed
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Medical Scientist
$92K/year
Range: $61K – $83K
165K employed
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Chemist
$92K/year
Range: $74K – $126K
83K employed
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Urban and Regional Planner
$84K/year
Range: $58K – $99K
44K employed
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Environmental Scientist
$80K/year
Range: $53K – $85K
89K employed
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