Political Scientists — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 16 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$139,380
Highest
$163,950
Virginia
Lowest
$63,500
New Hampshire
Total Employment
5,120
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $163,950 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $153,320 |
| 3 | Maryland | $148,680 |
| 4 | Washington | $140,970 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $132,640 |
| 6 | California | $130,630 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $130,580 |
| 8 | Michigan | $125,750 |
| 9 | Texas | $111,720 |
| 10 | Arizona | $104,100 |
| 11 | Ohio | $99,130 |
| 12 | Illinois | $98,300 |
| 13 | Georgia | $80,000 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $74,760 |
| 15 | New York | $74,080 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $63,500 |