Physical Scientist

Geological Survey

Reston, VA On-site Full-time $85,447–$133,142/yr

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Workplace On-site

Employment Full-time

Location Reston, VA

Salary $85,447–$133,142/yr

Career field Science

Matched occupation Physical Scientists, All Other

Posted Oct 13, 2026

Source USAJobs (federal)

About this role

You will serve as a Physical Scientist with United States Geological Survey in the Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center performing geologic and geophysical analysis to create maps and assess energy resources. Salary $85,447.00 (GS-11 step 1) to $133,142.00 (GS-12 step 10) Per Year. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

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Matched career Physical Scientists, All Other

Science

$122,570US median annual pay

+0.6%Projected growth

2,000Annual openings

22,300Currently employed

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