How much does a physical scientist make in Minnesota?
$147,900a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Minnesota. That is $71.10 an hour or $12,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.10
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,980Median: $147,900Highest 10%: $224,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| 25th | $81,780 | $39.32 | |
| Median | $147,900 | $71.10 | |
| 75th | $176,400 | $84.83 | |
| 90th | $224,000 | $107.68 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $176,400 |
| Duluth, MN | $81,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $156,700 |
| 2. Minnesota | $147,900 |
| 3. North Dakota | $147,700 |
| 4. Maryland | $141,300 |
| 5. South Carolina | $141,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $71.10 ($147,900 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $147,900 against $122,600 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for physical scientist pay?
Minnesota ranks 2 of 39 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays physical scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $176,400 a year.
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.