Political Scientists




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Growth
The number of 'Political Scientists' job openings is expected to rise 6.2% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Political Scientists' was $128,020, or $61.54 per hour
'Political Scientists' were paid 176.4% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
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Volume
As of 2022 there were 5,660 people employed as Political Scientists within the United States.
This represents around 0.004% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 26 thousand people are employed as Political Scientists.
Job description
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
SOC Code: 19-3094.00
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