SOC 19-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Life Scientists, All Other — Minnesota
Minnesota · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Minnesota is $64,610 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,750 — a gap of 31.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Minnesota is $64,610 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,750 — a gap of 31.1%. Half of workers earn between $49,000 and $82,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,120 and the ninetieth at $102,950.
Minnesota ranks number 29th out of 32 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $64,610. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 367th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,120 | −56.1% |
| 25th | $49,000 | −47.7% |
| Median (50th) | $64,610 | −31.1% |
| 75th | $82,770 | −11.7% |
| 90th | $102,950 | +9.8% |
| Mean | $67,320 | −28.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $64,610 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $64,610 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$64,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,527US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,610 a year, 31.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,120 to $102,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 29th of 32 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $64,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $64,610, or $31.06 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 $93,750, so pay in Minnesota is 31.1% lower. 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 Minnesota earns more than $102,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,120 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 Minneapolis, at $64,610 per year.
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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