U.S. Life, Physical, and Social Science salary, ages 16-19
U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners
In the United States, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time wage earners in Life, Physical, and Social Science ages 16-19 is $39,305. The top 10% earn at least $61,861 and the top 25% at least $52,577; the bottom 25% earn at most $8,122 and the bottom 10% at most $5,787. Average $37,422. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for ages 16-19 United States
- Top 10% earn at least$61,861
- Top 25% earn at least$52,577
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$39,305
- Bottom 25% earn at most$8,122
- Bottom 10% earn at most$5,787
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$37,422
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