Life Scientists, All Other Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Life Scientists, All Other positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$87,800
National average
Salary Range
$52,360 – $168,860
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Life Scientists, All Other Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $175,330 | $81,340 | N/A |
| District of Columbia | $164,260 | $83,050 | $228,540 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $132,500 | $76,520 | $178,090 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $131,110 | $80,270 | $156,440 |
| Massachusetts | $129,210 | $82,050 | $155,670 |
| California | $128,750 | $67,540 | N/A |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $125,840 | $79,130 | $153,110 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,820 | $84,240 | $203,400 |
| North Carolina | $123,500 | $76,770 | $162,620 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $115,370 | $53,940 | $185,200 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $109,540 | $68,210 | $179,000 |
| Alabama | $107,050 | $78,540 | $138,940 |
| Oregon | $106,370 | $74,380 | $162,790 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,090 | $76,410 | $130,710 |
| New Jersey | $104,500 | $79,990 | $165,350 |
| Arizona | $103,460 | $53,940 | $185,200 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,150 | $69,020 | $126,570 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $101,650 | $77,510 | $153,790 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $100,000 | $62,560 | $113,150 |
| Maryland | $99,320 | $61,890 | $191,250 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $97,200 | $66,390 | $133,510 |
| Idaho | $97,020 | $51,740 | $101,670 |
| Virginia | $96,970 | $59,960 | $129,670 |
| Washington | $95,640 | $62,560 | $121,810 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,540 | $62,390 | $132,540 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $87,110 | $37,230 | $167,000 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $83,380 | $64,960 | $118,610 |
| Texas | $82,430 | $63,910 | $115,150 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,020 | $63,070 | $115,150 |
| Georgia | $79,180 | $45,330 | $96,200 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $79,170 | $60,990 | $203,990 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $77,900 | $34,760 | $177,660 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,150 | $62,310 | $100,420 |
| New York | $75,900 | $56,240 | $132,790 |
| Hawaii | $75,000 | $58,700 | $136,550 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $74,250 | $50,280 | $134,360 |
| Louisiana | $73,870 | $51,470 | $164,820 |
| Kentucky | $73,470 | $65,500 | $86,890 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,070 | $46,900 | $175,200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $72,800 | $48,470 | $92,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,800 | $60,510 | $102,490 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $70,550 | $47,830 | $102,890 |
| Minnesota | $70,400 | $46,900 | $168,990 |
| Alaska | $68,880 | $55,350 | $109,780 |
| Connecticut | $68,700 | $57,280 | $115,180 |
| Richmond, VA | $68,530 | $58,890 | $113,520 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $65,770 | $46,870 | $94,700 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,330 | $51,470 | $168,860 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $64,500 | $53,030 | $146,140 |
| Montana | $63,330 | $49,260 | $85,910 |
| North Dakota | $60,730 | $35,790 | $127,760 |
| Michigan | $60,500 | $60,500 | $78,680 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,920 | $54,170 | $80,030 |
| Illinois | $54,170 | $47,990 | $82,950 |
| Ohio | $51,220 | $49,030 | $141,460 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $36,780 | $24,310 | $44,740 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,780 | $24,310 | $44,740 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Life Scientists, All Other make?▾
The median annual salary for a Life Scientists, All Other is $87,800, with a typical range of $52,360 – $168,860 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Life Scientists, All Other?▾
Entry-level Life Scientists, All Other positions typically start around $52,360 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Life Scientists, All Others earn the most?▾
Life Scientists, All Others tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.