Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in Washington
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Washington earn a median of $133,980 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,540; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$94,400 median in Washington
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,020 median in Washington
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$128,940 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$202,400 median in Washington
- Hydrologists$105,600 median in Washington
- Physicists$134,790 median in Washington
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in Washington
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in Washington?
The median is $133,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,540 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 39 (+9% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.