How much does a physical scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$134,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $64.80 an hour or $11,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.80
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,440Median: $134,800Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| 25th | $107,400 | $51.64 | |
| Median | $134,800 | $64.80 | |
| 75th | $166,600 | $80.09 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $137,200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $128,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 6. Massachusetts | $138,400 |
| 7. Georgia | $137,700 |
| 8. Alabama | $135,400 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $134,800 |
| 10. Colorado | $134,400 |
| 11. Washington | $134,000 |
| 12. Florida | $131,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $64.80 ($134,800 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $134,800 against $122,600 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physical scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 9 of 39 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays physical scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $137,200 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.