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SOC 19-4099·Life, Physical & Social ScienceOpportunity job
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Median wage
$64,199
10-yr outlook
+15.6%by 2032
Openings / year
963
Workers in NY
7,220
How pay grows with experience
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $46,069 |
| Median (typical) | $64,199 |
| Experienced | $77,105 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $68,873 |
| Long Island | $65,044 |
| Hudson Valley | $63,631 |
| Southern Tier | $63,346 |
| Mohawk Valley | $62,952 |
| Western New York | $60,986 |
| Capital Region | $60,369 |
| Finger Lakes | $55,017 |
| Central New York | $50,301 |
| North Country | $46,555 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Conservation Scientists$67,333 median (+$3,134) · +20.0% by 2032
- Forensic Science Technicians$80,293 median (+$16,095) · +21.5% by 2032
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$82,419 median (+$18,220) · +13.7% by 2032
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,419 median (+$18,220) · +16.3% by 2032
- Chemists$85,962 median (+$21,764) · +2.4% by 2032
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$87,215 median (+$23,016) · +11.1% by 2032
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