Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other earn a median $62,280 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$62,280
$29.94 per hour
Range
$39,000 – $102,690
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
73,910
across the U.S.
▲3.6%
Pay trend: The median for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other in the U.S. rose from $60,130 (May 2024) to $62,280 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.2%.
What life, physical, and social science technicians, all other do
All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.4% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 11,200
- Self-employed
- 7%
Employment of life, physical, and social science technicians, all other is projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 11,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,222
per year · effective tax rate 16.1%
$4,352Monthly
$2,176Twice a month
$2,009Every 2 weeks
$25.11Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,294
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,861
- Medicare (1.45%)$903
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,222
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,000 | $18.75 | $33,517 |
| 25th percentile | $48,030 | $23.09 | $40,772 |
| Median (50th) | $62,280 | $29.94 | $52,222 |
| 75th percentile | $79,780 | $38.36 | $64,955 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $102,690 | $49.37 | $81,072 |
Best cities for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $64,730 | $51,292 | $45,567 | 6,470 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $48,680 | $41,294 | $41,868 | 2,520 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $64,730
- Houston, TX — $48,680
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $86,260 | +16.7% | $66,178 | $47,730 – $145,270 | 460 |
| District of Columbia | $79,230 | +12.1% | $60,802 | $52,610 – $102,460 | 150 |
| California | $78,350 | +3.4% | $59,874 | $47,640 – $107,470 | 10,090 |
| Washington | $73,530 | +4.1% | $60,558 | $48,420 – $112,880 | 980 |
| Alaska | $70,700 | +3.1% | $58,567 | $50,840 – $100,530 | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $69,630 | +13.8% | $55,820 | $49,660 – $110,030 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $69,350 | +5.4% | $57,525 | $42,750 – $97,560 | 180 |
| Georgia | $69,320 | +6.5% | $54,622 | $43,260 – $144,730 | 2,230 |
| Maryland | $68,390 | +2.0% | $54,057 | $45,510 – $129,170 | 3,510 |
| Kentucky | $68,230 | +13.1% | $54,559 | $42,880 – $98,500 | 320 |
| Virginia | $67,240 | +9.4% | $53,081 | $42,750 – $104,890 | 2,710 |
| Maine | $66,730 | +11.8% | $52,452 | $45,950 – $110,410 | 390 |
| Connecticut | $66,710 | −7.5% | $53,666 | $41,930 – $110,910 | 320 |
| Kansas | $65,270 | +5.7% | $51,782 | $42,550 – $85,820 | 880 |
| Wyoming | $64,510 | +4.5% | $54,014 | $39,050 – $99,540 | 220 |
| New Hampshire | $64,250 | +11.0% | $53,805 | $47,490 – $116,230 | 360 |
| Massachusetts | $63,820 | +1.9% | $50,488 | $46,960 – $108,850 | 1,140 |
| New York | $63,810 | +2.1% | $50,603 | $44,290 – $91,260 | 7,390 |
| Colorado | $63,760 | +2.5% | $51,314 | $45,760 – $116,530 | 1,860 |
| Vermont | $63,460 | −0.8% | $51,442 | $42,060 – $88,560 | 160 |
| Florida | $63,180 | +9.2% | $52,945 | $32,240 – $104,690 | 1,830 |
| Tennessee | $62,050 | +30.6% | $52,037 | $37,220 – $81,050 | 2,150 |
| Oregon | $60,810 | +8.8% | $46,550 | $44,440 – $84,370 | 1,690 |
| West Virginia | $59,750 | −0.8% | $48,236 | $45,380 – $85,390 | 230 |
| Alabama | $59,500 | +10.4% | $47,278 | $40,260 – $80,110 | 350 |
| Mississippi | $59,490 | −0.2% | $48,333 | $39,090 – $84,430 | 330 |
| Illinois | $59,410 | +8.6% | $47,120 | $31,200 – $83,310 | 750 |
| Arkansas | $59,310 | +9.2% | $47,735 | $31,070 – $77,860 | 350 |
| Utah | $59,290 | +13.1% | $48,117 | $31,630 – $79,570 | — |
| Michigan | $59,100 | +15.0% | $47,406 | $45,060 – $96,250 | 1,040 |
| South Carolina | $58,960 | −1.6% | $47,174 | $38,170 – $101,670 | 1,290 |
| Arizona | $58,240 | +23.1% | $47,729 | $40,820 – $90,390 | 420 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,680 | −1.6% | $46,755 | $41,810 – $92,810 | 2,630 |
| New Mexico | $56,420 | −1.3% | $46,027 | $42,930 – $81,220 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $55,980 | −1.7% | $45,615 | $38,520 – $82,530 | 2,140 |
| Nevada | $54,070 | +0.1% | $45,625 | $37,360 – $102,500 | 350 |
| Louisiana | $53,360 | +10.6% | $43,840 | $38,300 – $85,350 | 1,610 |
| Montana | $52,260 | +3.5% | $42,471 | $44,120 – $72,780 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 | +25.2% | $43,665 | $28,300 – $93,550 | 60 |
| Hawaii | $50,880 | +11.3% | $40,715 | $32,850 – $81,120 | 1,050 |
| Idaho | $50,600 | +5.7% | $41,264 | $39,950 – $139,250 | 550 |
| Iowa | $50,480 | +14.6% | $41,474 | $38,350 – $77,930 | 420 |
| Missouri | $50,410 | −3.8% | $41,252 | $37,440 – $101,070 | 2,100 |
| Minnesota | $49,410 | +4.8% | $40,044 | $40,060 – $80,950 | 1,350 |
| Ohio | $49,210 | +5.7% | $41,149 | $36,890 – $81,970 | 1,020 |
| North Carolina | $49,200 | −25.6% | $40,258 | $47,720 – $99,940 | 2,310 |
| Texas | $48,960 | +0.8% | $41,519 | $29,950 – $83,650 | 9,170 |
| Indiana | $48,650 | −21.0% | $39,865 | $44,470 – $83,470 | 750 |
| Nebraska | $48,640 | −6.5% | $39,929 | $41,970 – $80,750 | 300 |
| Wisconsin | $47,210 | +7.0% | $38,817 | $35,360 – $60,550 | 1,070 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $72,060 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $61,990 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Chemical Technician | $60,390 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Hydrologic Technician | $64,790 | Associate's degree | -1.3% |
| Biological Technician | $57,510 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,090 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $54,560 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $53,350 | Associate's degree | +3.6% |
| Food Science Technician | $52,130 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Agricultural Technician | $49,630 | Associate's degree | +5.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life, physical, and social science technicians, all other make?
The national median salary for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other is $62,280 a year ($29.94 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,000 and the top 10% earn over $102,690. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays life, physical, and social science technicians, all other the most?
Oklahoma has the highest median pay at $86,260. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many life, physical, and social science technicians, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 73,910 people work as life, physical, and social science technicians, all other nationwide.