SOC 19-1029 · May 2025 · United States
Biological Scientists, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other across the United States is $98,920 per year, measured over 55,850 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $121,680.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Biological Scientists, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 92.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $121,680 and Missouri pays $63,290.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $121,680 | 4,970 | |
| 2 | California | $113,530 | 11,880 | |
| 3 | Delaware | $113,400 | — | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $111,940 | 170 | |
| 5 | Washington | $108,110 | 2,620 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $107,100 | 2,930 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $106,870 | 370 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $104,750 | 540 | |
| 9 | Maine | $104,570 | 340 | |
| 10 | New York | $104,120 | 2,520 |
States with the most Biological Scientists, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 11,880 | $113,530 | |
| 2 | Maryland | 4,970 | $121,680 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 2,930 | $107,100 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 2,780 | $100,070 | |
| 5 | Washington | 2,620 | $108,110 | |
| 6 | New York | 2,520 | $104,120 | |
| 7 | Texas | 2,480 | $80,870 | |
| 8 | Florida | 1,920 | $83,780 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 1,810 | $100,780 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 1,650 | $96,030 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $138,160 | 4,280 |
| 2 | San Jose | $133,790 | 610 |
| 3 | Dayton | $126,960 | 70 |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $124,840 | 90 |
| 5 | Portland | $119,430 | 60 |
| 6 | Washington | $114,920 | 5,720 |
| 7 | New Haven | $112,670 | 60 |
| 8 | Baltimore | $111,530 | 800 |
| 9 | New York | $111,380 | 1,970 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $111,150 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.