Biological Scientists, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$93,330
↑ 31.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Biological Scientists, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Biological Scientists, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.8% since 2011 ($70,790 → $93,330)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $93,330
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $91,100 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $87,300 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | $82,530 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | $85,290 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $82,220 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $79,590 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $76,690 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $74,790 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | $75,150 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | $74,720 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $72,720 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $72,700 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | $70,790 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.