The median annual wage for Political Scientists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $104,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $106,920.
Pay spans roughly $68,020 at the 10th percentile to $190,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.31 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as political scientists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $104,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $106,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.31 |
| 10th percentile | $68,020 |
| 90th percentile | $190,570 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.