How much does a physical scientist make in Minneapolis?
$176,400a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $84.83 an hour or $14,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.83
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,550Median: $176,400Highest 10%: $245,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,550 | $37.76 | |
| 25th | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| Median | $176,400 | $84.83 | |
| 75th | $224,000 | $107.68 | |
| 90th | $245,100 | $117.83 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| Duluth, MN | $81,920 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $84.83 ($176,400 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $176,400 against $122,600 nationally, 44% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $147,900, so Minneapolis pays 19% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for physical scientist pay?
2 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $245,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.