Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Minnesota

Other physical scientists in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $172,740 a year) and the least in Duluth ($80,540), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other physical scientists average at $151,450 and the median at $147,890 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,230.

Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$172,740
Duluth$80,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$172,740	$176,440	$100,630	$118,607	105
Duluth	$80,540	$81,920	$64,160	$61,537	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Physical Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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