Life Scientists, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for life scientists, all other in the U.S. is $93,750 ($45.07 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $93,750
- Mean annual wage
- $107,860
- Median hourly wage
- $45.07
- Employment
- 7,460
7,460 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,670 | $28.21 |
| 25th percentile | $68,990 | $33.17 |
| Median (50th) | $93,750 | $45.07 |
| 75th percentile | $131,910 | $63.42 |
| 90th percentile | $186,260 | $89.55 |
Highest-paying states for life scientists, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $169,440 | — |
| District of Columbia | $167,640 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $125,260 | 100 |
| Arizona | $122,580 | — |
| Oregon | $113,450 | 160 |
| Alabama | $110,560 | 50 |
| Maryland | $109,700 | 420 |
| Tennessee | $108,770 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $103,890 | 110 |
| California | $102,830 | 860 |
Lowest-paying states
- Ohio: $62,950 median annual wage
- Michigan: $63,960 median annual wage
- Iowa: $64,270 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $64,610 median annual wage
- Illinois: $66,190 median annual wage
About this occupation
All life scientists not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 0.5% |
| Associate's degree | 1.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 28.0% |
| Master's degree | 26.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 42.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- 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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