The average salary for a political scientist in Washington is around $119,770 per year.
Avg Salary
Political scientists earn an average yearly salary of $119,770.
Wages typically start from $62,710 and go up to $152,680.
47% above national average Updated in 2021
Political scientist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$73.41 per hour
$152,680 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$64.61 per hour
$134,400 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$57.58 per hour
$119,770 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$36.47 per hour
$75,860 per year
10th percentile
Starting level political scientist earnings begin at:
$30.15 per hour
$62,710 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 29% more than similar careers in Washington.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Intelligence analyst salary | $102K |
| Social worker salary | $82K |
| Archaeologist salary | $77K |
| Anthropologist salary | $77K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)