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  "@type": "Dataset",
  "dataset_id": "oews-occupation-v1",
  "version": "v1",
  "occupation": {
    "soc_code": "19-3094",
    "soc_title": "Political Scientists",
    "slug": "political-scientists-19-3094",
    "major_group": "19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations"
  },
  "headline": {
    "annual_median_wage_usd": 142080,
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    "as_of": "2025-05-31"
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      "p25": 114030,
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      "ratio_90_to_10": 2.34
    },
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      "median": 68.31,
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      "p90": 93.84,
      "mean": 68.51
    }
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      "name": "BLS OEWS — National employment estimate",
      "url": "https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/OEUN000000000000019309401",
      "series_id": "OEUN000000000000019309401",
      "as_of": "2025-05-31"
    }
  },
  "wages_source": {
    "name": "BLS OEWS — National wage estimates",
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    "as_of": "2025-05-31"
  },
  "top_paying_msas": [],
  "top_employing_msas": [],
  "verdict": "The 90/10 ratio for Political Scientists is 2.34× — the national median is $142,080 but top decile earns $195,190. The spread exists; it's concentrated in geography, specialization, and industry sector. Knowing which end of the band you're on is the whole negotiation.",
  "submitted_components": null,
  "methodology_url": "https://officeblues.net/methodology#oews-salaries",
  "fetched_at": "2026-05-25T02:53:52.141Z"
}