The median annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in North Carolina is $111,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $113,730.
Pay spans roughly $61,890 at the 10th percentile to $174,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $53.60 per hour. An estimated 570 people work as physical scientists, all other in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $111,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $113,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $53.60 |
| 10th percentile | $61,890 |
| 90th percentile | $174,970 |
| Employment | 570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.