Biological Scientists, All Other Salary
The median biological scientists, all other salary in the United States is $98,920 per year ($47.56/hour). Salaries range from $60,430 at the entry level to $168,010+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 55,850 biological scientists, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$98,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.56
per hour
Employment
55,850
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$60,430
25th percentile
$76,800
Median
$98,920
75th percentile
$127,670
90th percentile
$168,010
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.2%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
4,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Biological Scientists, All Other Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$63K$122K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maryland
$122K
+23%
California
$114K
+15%
Delaware
$113K
+15%
Connecticut
$112K
+13%
Washington
$108K
+9%
Massachusetts
$107K
+8%
Alaska
$107K
+8%
New Jersey
$105K
+6%
Maine
$105K
+6%
New York
$104K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $121,680 | +23.0% |
| California | $113,530 | +14.8% |
| Delaware | $113,400 | +14.6% |
| Connecticut | $111,940 | +13.2% |
| Washington | $108,110 | +9.3% |
| Massachusetts | $107,100 | +8.3% |
| Alaska | $106,870 | +8.0% |
| New Jersey | $104,750 | +5.9% |
| Maine | $104,570 | +5.7% |
| New York | $104,120 | +5.3% |
Showing 1–10 of 50
Biological Scientists, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $138,160 | +39.7% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $133,790 | +35.3% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $126,960 | +28.3% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $124,840 | +26.2% |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $119,430 | +20.7% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $114,920 | +16.2% |
| New Haven, CT | $112,670 | +13.9% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $111,530 | +12.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $111,380 | +12.6% |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $111,150 | +12.4% |
Showing 1–10 of 158
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
How does this compare to pro athletes?
A biological scientists, all other earning $98,920/year would need 603 years to match Stephen Curry's NBA salary, or 647 yearsto match Patrick Mahomes' NFL contract.
See all sports & celebrity salaries →📈 See how biological scientists, all other salaries have changed over the past decade.
View Biological Scientists, All Other salary trend (2011–2024) →