Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $208,220 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Seattle earn between $122,390 and $172,620.
- $100K10th
- $122K25th
- $135KMedian
- $173K75th
- $208K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $149,890 | $12,491 | $72.06 |
| Median | $134,720 | $11,227 | $64.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $122,390 | $10,199 | $58.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $172,620 | $14,385 | $82.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Seattle earn 6% more than the Washington average ($141,060) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $149,890 | $134,720 | $99,720 | $208,220 | 310 |
| Washington | $141,060 | $133,980 | $94,540 | $195,190 | 450 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Seattle
On the average salary of $149,890, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $113,716 a year, or $9,476 a month and $4,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for other physical scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $149,890 buys what about $134,874 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 1st of 2 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Seattle$149,890
- Kennewick$130,150
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Seattle: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Seattle?
$72.06 an hour on average, and $64.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $122,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Seattle?
About $113,716 a year ($9,476 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $149,890. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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; area Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.