Science Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 8 science occupations tracked by BLS OES 2025 data. The median salary across science roles is $98,616/year.
$98,616
Avg Median Salary
8
Occupations
528K
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 | Psychologist | $97,188 |
| 4 | Medical Scientist | $92,243 |
| 5 | Chemist | $92,010 |
| 6 | Geoscientist | $90,668 |
| 7 | Urban and Regional Planner | $83,815 |
| 8 | Environmental Scientist | $80,042 |
Salary Distribution Across Science Roles
All Science Occupations
Physicist
$154K/year
Range: $111K – $210K
20K employed
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Biochemist and Biophysicist
$99K/year
Range: $79K – $127K
31K employed
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Psychologist
$97K/year
Range: $73K – $126K
72K employed
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Medical Scientist
$92K/year
Range: $75K – $120K
165K employed
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Chemist
$92K/year
Range: $71K – $118K
83K employed
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Geoscientist
$91K/year
Range: $72K – $117K
23K employed
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Urban and Regional Planner
$84K/year
Range: $68K – $102K
44K employed
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Environmental Scientist
$80K/year
Range: $64K – $101K
89K employed
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