The median annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $78,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,630.
Pay spans roughly $51,910 at the 10th percentile to $117,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.77 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as physical scientists, all other in Raleigh-Cary, NC.
| Median (annual) | $78,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.77 |
| 10th percentile | $51,910 |
| 90th percentile | $117,960 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.