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Life Scientists, All Other

All life scientists not listed separately.

National Median

$87,800

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$87,800

Entry Level (10th pct)

$52,360

Experienced (90th pct)

$168,860

Total Employed

7,320

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$52,360 - $66,340
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$66,340 - $123,720
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$123,720 - $168,860

Highest Paying Locations for Life Scientists, All Other

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$175,330

+99.7% vs national

District of Columbia

$164,260

+87.1% vs national

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

$132,500

+50.9% vs national

Raleigh-Cary, NC

$131,110

+49.3% vs national

Massachusetts

$129,210

+47.2% vs national

Life Scientists, All Other Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$175,330	60
District of Columbia	$164,260	N/A
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$132,500	50
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$131,110	300
Massachusetts	$129,210	130
California	$128,750	880
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$125,840	140
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$125,820	440
North Carolina	$123,500	1,060
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$115,370	110
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$109,540	370
Alabama	$107,050	50
Oregon	$106,370	210
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$105,090	160
New Jersey	$104,500	100
Arizona	$103,460	130
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$102,150	130
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$101,650	30
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$100,000	40
Maryland	$99,320	380
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$97,200	N/A
Idaho	$97,020	190
Virginia	$96,970	460
Washington	$95,640	240
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$89,540	170
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$87,110	70
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$83,380	N/A
Texas	$82,430	N/A
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$80,020	N/A
Georgia	$79,180	280
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$79,170	N/A
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$77,900	40
Pittsburgh, PA	$77,150	80
New York	$75,900	230
Hawaii	$75,000	40
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$74,250	60
Louisiana	$73,870	460
Kentucky	$73,470	110
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$73,070	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$72,800	N/A
Pennsylvania	$72,800	330
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$70,550	50
Minnesota	$70,400	430
Alaska	$68,880	70
Connecticut	$68,700	N/A
Richmond, VA	$68,530	210
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$65,770	100
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$65,330	290
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$64,500	130
Montana	$63,330	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Life Scientists, All Other?

The national median annual salary for Life Scientists, All Other is $87,800, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Life Scientists, All Others earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Life Scientists, All Others is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $175,330.

How much can an experienced Life Scientists, All Other make?

Top-earning Life Scientists, All Others (90th percentile) make $168,860 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.