Political Scientists

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Political Scientists *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$41.96	$62.35	$78.98

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Current Demand

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Future Demand

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Employment Outlook for Political Scientists

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	-10	0	Number	Percent
	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	7,000	7,600	600	8.6%

Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.