SOC 19-1099 · May 2025 · United States
Life Scientists, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Life Scientists, All Other across the United States is $93,750 per year, measured over 7,460 jobs. The highest state median is in South Carolina, at $169,440.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Life Scientists, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 169.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. South Carolina pays $169,440 and Ohio pays $62,950.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | $169,440 | — | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $167,640 | 50 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $125,260 | 100 | |
| 4 | Arizona | $122,580 | — | |
| 5 | Oregon | $113,450 | 160 | |
| 6 | Alabama | $110,560 | 50 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $109,700 | 420 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | $108,770 | 40 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $103,890 | 110 | |
| 10 | California | $102,830 | 860 |
States with the most Life Scientists, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 860 | $102,830 | |
| 2 | Texas | 510 | $81,230 | |
| 3 | Louisiana | 430 | $76,480 | |
| 4 | Maryland | 420 | $109,700 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 350 | $81,600 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 290 | $83,680 | |
| 7 | New York | 250 | $86,790 | |
| 8 | Washington | 240 | $100,420 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 190 | $79,780 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 170 | $83,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $134,810 | 170 |
| 2 | Washington | $126,120 | 340 |
| 3 | San Jose | $125,430 | 60 |
| 4 | Phoenix | $124,260 | 70 |
| 5 | Boston | $115,230 | 100 |
| 6 | Portland | $109,580 | 120 |
| 7 | Baltimore | $105,900 | 170 |
| 8 | Durham | $105,850 | 460 |
| 9 | Charlotte | $105,370 | 60 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $104,740 | 230 |
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.