Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for biological scientists, all other in the U.S. is $98,920 ($47.56 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $98,920
- Mean annual wage
- $106,330
- Median hourly wage
- $47.56
- Employment
- 55,850
55,850 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,430 | $29.05 |
| 25th percentile | $76,800 | $36.92 |
| Median (50th) | $98,920 | $47.56 |
| 75th percentile | $127,670 | $61.38 |
| 90th percentile | $168,010 | $80.77 |
Highest-paying states for biological scientists, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $121,680 | 4,970 |
| California | $113,530 | 11,880 |
| Delaware | $113,400 | — |
| Connecticut | $111,940 | 170 |
| Washington | $108,110 | 2,620 |
| Massachusetts | $107,100 | 2,930 |
| Alaska | $106,870 | 370 |
| New Jersey | $104,750 | 540 |
| Maine | $104,570 | 340 |
| New York | $104,120 | 2,520 |
Lowest-paying states
- Missouri: $63,290 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $69,590 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $73,920 median annual wage
- Nevada: $74,210 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $76,400 median annual wage
About this occupation
All biological scientists not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 49.3% |
| Master's degree | 30.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 20.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103,410
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,150
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,220
- Chemists$91,240
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,580
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,280
- Biological Technicians$57,510
- School Psychologists$95,990
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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