How much does a physical scientist make in Seattle?
$134,700a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $64.77 an hour or $11,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.77
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,720Median: $134,700Highest 10%: $208,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,720 | $47.94 | |
| 25th | $122,400 | $58.84 | |
| Median | $134,700 | $64.77 | |
| 75th | $172,600 | $82.99 | |
| 90th | $208,200 | $100.11 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| Kennewick, WA | $132,800 |
| Portland, OR | $117,800 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $64.77 ($134,700 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $134,700 against $122,600 nationally, 10% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $134,000, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for physical scientist pay?
19 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,200 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.