Highest-Paying States for Political Scientists
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Maryland$153,380
- 2District of Columbia$152,530
- 3Washington$147,060
- 4Pennsylvania$140,020
- 5Massachusetts$133,930
- 6Colorado$127,260
- 7Oregon$119,460
- 8Ohio$119,370
- 9Texas$114,050
- 10Arizona$108,770
- 11Illinois$103,780
- 12Michigan$86,290
- 13New Hampshire$74,560