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Physical Science Student Trainee - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Physical Science Student Trainee"
How much does a Physical Science Student Trainee in the federal government get paid? $40,872.74* *Based on the 2022 average.Physical Science Student Trainee was the 320th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 214 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Geological Survey hired the most employees titled Physical Science Student Trainee, with an average salary of $40,662.
Agencies that have hired a Physical Science Student Trainee
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey | 120 | $40,661.52 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 42 | $37,991.17 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 19 | $41,133.68 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 5 | $40,371.80 |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | 4 | $52,681.25 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 4 | $46,680.50 |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 3 | $33,095.67 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 3 | $37,760.00 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 2 | $40,471.50 |
| John F. Kennedy Space Center | 2 | $50,998.50 |
| George C. Marshall Space Flight Center | 2 | $37,439.00 |
| Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | 2 | $58,839.50 |
| National Park Service | 2 | $40,429.00 |
| Forest Service | 1 | $37,120.00 |
| Langley Research Center | 1 | $68,998.00 |
| Goddard Space Flight Center | 1 | $61,947.00 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 1 | $47,697.00 |
Physical Science Student Trainee Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Physical Science Student Trainee is $40,872.74. The highest paid Physical Science Student Trainee made $75,041 in 2022.
Common Physical Science Student Trainee Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Physical Science Student Trainee Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 203 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 10 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 1 |
Average Physical Science Student Trainee Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Physical Science Student Trainee was $31,019. Since then, the average pay has increased to $40,873 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1399.