The average salary for a political scientist in Washington is around $76,660 per year.
Avg Salary
Political scientists earn an average yearly salary of $76,660.
Wages typically start from $49,760 and go up to $137,940.
15% above national average Updated in 2018
Political scientist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$66.32 per hour
$137,940 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$50.52 per hour
$105,080 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$36.86 per hour
$76,660 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level political scientist earnings begin at:
$28.12 per hour
$58,500 per year
10th percentile
Starting level political scientist earnings begin at:
$23.92 per hour
$49,760 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Political scientist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $94,420 |
| Florida | $88,470 |
| Texas | $88,070 |
| Ohio | $86,220 |
| Massachusetts | $82,110 |
| Washington | $76,660 |
| Michigan | $76,560 |
| Georgia | $73,740 |
| Maine | $67,760 |
| Illinois | $64,423 |
| California | $63,970 |
| Virginia | $141,340 |
| Maryland | $129,870 |
| New York | $124,620 |
| District of Columbia | $123,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $102,110 |
How do political scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Political scientists earn about the same as related careers in Washington. On average, they make less than intelligence analysts but more than sociologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Intelligence analyst salary | $85K |
| Political scientist salary | $77K |
| Sociologist salary | $76K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)