Biological Scientists Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Biological Scientists in the United States is around $96460 per year.

How much do Biological Scientists make in the United States?

In the United States, Biological Scientists earn an average hourly wage of $46.38 and a mean annual wage of $96460.

Mean Hourly Wage

$46.38

Mean Annual Wage

$96460

Biological Scientists earnings by experience

For Biological Scientists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $23.96 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $30.53 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $41.35, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $57.57. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $75.51 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Biological Scientists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $49830 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $63490 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $86000. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $119750, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $157060 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Biological Scientists

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$23.96

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$49830

Earnings for Junior-level Biological Scientists

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$30.53

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$63490

Earnings for Mid-level Biological Scientists

Median Hourly Wage

$41.35

Median Annual Wage

$86000

Earnings for Senior-level Biological Scientists

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$57.57

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$119750

Earnings for Top-level Biological Scientists

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$75.51

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$157060

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)