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Science Jobs & Salaries (2026)

Explore 6 science occupations tracked by BLS OES 2024 data. The median salary across science roles is $96,118/year.

$96,118
Avg Median Salary
6
Occupations
420K
Total Employed
$150K
Top Role Pay

Top Paying Science Jobs

RankOccupationMedian Salary
1Physicist$149,537
2Biochemist and Biophysicist$94,075
3Medical Scientist$89,708
4Chemist$86,969
5Urban and Regional Planner$78,997
6Environmental Scientist$77,423

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