Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other in the U.S. is $62,280 ($29.94 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $62,280
- Mean annual wage
- $66,280
- Median hourly wage
- $29.94
- Employment
- 73,910
73,910 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| 25th percentile | $48,030 | $23.09 |
| Median (50th) | $62,280 | $29.94 |
| 75th percentile | $79,780 | $38.36 |
| 90th percentile | $102,690 | $49.37 |
Highest-paying states for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $86,260 | 460 |
| District of Columbia | $79,230 | 150 |
| California | $78,350 | 10,090 |
| Washington | $73,530 | 980 |
| Alaska | $70,700 | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $69,630 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $69,350 | 180 |
| Georgia | $69,320 | 2,230 |
| Maryland | $68,390 | 3,510 |
| Kentucky | $68,230 | 320 |
Lowest-paying states
- Wisconsin: $47,210 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $48,640 median annual wage
- Indiana: $48,650 median annual wage
- Texas: $48,960 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $49,200 median annual wage
About this occupation
All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 15.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 13.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.1% |
| Master's degree | 11.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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