The average salary for a political scientist in California is around$99,340 per year.
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Political scientists earn an average yearly salary of$99,340.
Wagestypically start from$66,150.
53% abovenational averageUpdated in 2021
Political scientist earnings by seniority
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 | 82410美元 |
| 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 | 119770美元 |
| New York | $102,220 |
How do political scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Political scientists earn 9% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make more thansociologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Political scientist salary | $99K |
| Intelligence analyst salary | $104K |
| Sociologist salary | $105K |
Source:CareerExplorer (Aggregated)