Physical Scientists, All Other
SOC 19-2099All physical scientists not listed separately.
Five-year wage trends
Median wage levels across states
Focus level
Level III median wage up 20.4% since 2020-21.
2026 weighted lottery impact
Thresholds for Level III & IV
2026 Weighted Lottery Impact
Level III threshold: $115,347
Level IV threshold: $135,637
Most common level in filings: Level II
Latest Level III median
2025-26
$115,347
Level I$73,819
Level II$94,672
Level III$115,347
Level IV$135,637
Top metros by Level III wages
Latest year median for this occupation
| Rank | Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala, FL, FL | $66,976 | $130,437 | $193,877 | $257,338 |
| 2 | Sebring, FL, FL | $69,784 | $131,581 | $193,357 | $255,154 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA | $122,096 | $151,278 | $180,461 | $209,643 |
| 4 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL, FL | $93,330 | $134,992 | $176,654 | $218,317 |
| 5 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, FL | $92,893 | $134,451 | $176,010 | $217,568 |
| 6 | Merced, CA, CA | $116,230 | $146,099 | $175,968 | $205,837 |
| 7 | Elmira, NY, NY | $97,926 | $136,157 | $174,366 | $212,597 |
| 8 | Fresno, CA, CA | $115,419 | $144,726 | $174,054 | $203,362 |
| 9 | Salinas, CA, CA | $113,589 | $142,917 | $172,245 | $201,573 |
| 10 | Ithaca, NY, NY | $94,848 | $132,662 | $170,477 | $208,291 |
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