SOC 19-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Scientists, All Other — Delaware
Delaware
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware comes to $113,400 a year, ahead of the national median of $98,920 by 14.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware comes to $113,400 a year, ahead of the national median of $98,920 by 14.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,470 and $151,710. The lowest tenth earn under $67,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $159,570.
Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 3rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 62nd of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,330 | −31.9% |
| 25th | $81,470 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $113,400 | +14.6% |
| 75th | $151,710 | +53.4% |
| 90th | $159,570 | +61.3% |
| Mean | $113,330 | +14.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $113,400 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$113,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$113,627US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $113,400 a year, 14.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,330 to $159,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 50 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $113,400, or $54.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,920, so pay in Delaware is 14.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $159,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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