The average salary for a political scientist in Texas is around $95,890 per year.
Avg Salary
Political scientists earn an average yearly salary of $95,890.
Wages typically start from $61,400 and go up to $117,540.
36% above national average Updated in 2021
Political scientist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$56.51 per hour
$117,540 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$52.04 per hour
$108,240 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$46.10 per hour
$95,890 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$38.76 per hour
$80,620 per year
10th percentile
Starting level political scientist earnings begin at:
$29.52 per hour
$61,400 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Political scientist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $99,340 |
| Texas | $95,890 |
| Arizona | $95,660 |
| Ohio | $86,220 |
| Florida | $83,200 |
| New Hampshire | $82,410 |
| Illinois | $80,450 |
| Michigan | $78,550 |
| Massachusetts | $78,060 |
| Georgia | $73,740 |
| Maine | $73,200 |
| Kentucky | $60,270 |
| Vermont | $59,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,730 |
| Virginia | $158,510 |
| Maryland | $145,950 |
| District of Columbia | $127,880 |
| Washington | $119,770 |
| New York | $102,220 |
How do political scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Political scientists earn 32% more than similar careers in Texas.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Intelligence analyst salary | $81K |
| Social worker salary | $67K |
| Archaeologist salary | $62K |
| Anthropologist salary | $62K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)