SOC 19-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Scientists, All Other — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 3 metro areas compared
In Grand Rapids, MI the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other is $111,150 a year, which is 12.4% higher than the national figure of $98,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Grand Rapids, MI the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other is $111,150 a year, which is 12.4% higher than the national figure of $98,920. Half of workers earn between $69,700 and $139,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,940 and the ninetieth at $139,840.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 38th of 572 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,940 | −49.5% |
| 25th | $69,700 | −29.5% |
| Median (50th) | $111,150 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $139,050 | +40.6% |
| 90th | $139,840 | +41.4% |
| Mean | $107,320 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $111,150 goes as far as $115,541 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$111,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,541US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $111,150 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,940 to $139,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $84,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $111,150, or $53.44 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 Grand Rapids, MI is 12.4% 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 Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $139,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,940 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $84,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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