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
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicist | $149,537 |
| 2 | Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,075 |
| 3 | Medical Scientist | $89,708 |
| 4 | Chemist | $86,969 |
| 5 | Urban and Regional Planner | $78,997 |
| 6 | Environmental Scientist | $77,423 |
Salary Distribution Across Science Roles
All Science Occupations
Physicist
$150K/year
Range: $91K – $164K
21K employed
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Biochemist and Biophysicist
$94K/year
Range: $45K – $75K
32K employed
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Medical Scientist
$90K/year
Range: $54K – $83K
156K employed
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Chemist
$87K/year
Range: $71K – $127K
83K employed
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Urban and Regional Planner
$79K/year
Range: $50K – $85K
43K employed
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Environmental Scientist
$77K/year
Range: $54K – $90K
85K employed
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