U.S. Life, Physical, and Social Science salary, ages 40-44
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 40-44 is $98,479. The top 10% earn at least $194,293 and the top 25% at least $139,419; the bottom 25% earn at most $71,068 and the bottom 10% at most $50,763. Average $116,711. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for ages 40-44 United States
- Top 10% earn at least$194,293
- Top 25% earn at least$139,419
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$98,479
- Bottom 25% earn at most$71,068
- Bottom 10% earn at most$50,763
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$116,711
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