Political Scientists salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
SOC 19-3094 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$114,320
per year in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Middle half
$86,690–$162,690
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Concentration
0.36×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$114,320
published median
United States
$142,080
19.5% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
4th
7 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Arizona ($108,770). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $114,320 median has purchasing power comparable to about $110,651 nationally. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ's BEA regional price parity is 103.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
$78,390$199,120
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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