Biological Scientists, All Other Salary
Biological Scientists, All Other earn a median $98,920 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$98,920
$47.56 per hour
Range
$60,430 – $168,010
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
55,850
across the U.S.
▲6.0%
Pay trend: The median for biological scientists, all other in the U.S. rose from $93,330 (May 2024) to $98,920 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 3.6%.
What biological scientists, all other do
All biological scientists not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 4,300
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of biological scientists, all other is projected to grow 4.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Biological Scientists, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$78,420
per year · effective tax rate 20.7%
$6,535Monthly
$3,268Twice a month
$3,016Every 2 weeks
$37.70Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,932
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,133
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,434
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$78,420
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,430 | $29.05 | $50,736 |
| 25th percentile | $76,800 | $36.92 | $62,859 |
| Median (50th) | $98,920 | $47.56 | $78,420 |
| 75th percentile | $127,670 | $61.38 | $98,528 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,010 | $80.77 | $126,101 |
Best cities for biological scientists, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $138,160 | $95,283 | $82,415 | 4,280 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $114,920 | $82,877 | $76,115 | 5,720 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $110,410 | $81,203 | $75,003 | 2,630 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $138,160
- Washington, DC — $114,920
- Boston, MA — $110,410
Biological Scientists, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $121,680 | +5.2% | $88,978 | $75,240 – $195,000 | 4,970 |
| California | $113,530 | +1.4% | $80,894 | $69,770 – $189,710 | 11,880 |
| Delaware | $113,400 | +47.3% | $82,464 | $67,330 – $159,570 | — |
| Connecticut | $111,940 | −7.4% | $82,998 | $68,950 – $187,060 | 170 |
| Washington | $108,110 | +12.5% | $84,885 | $72,040 – $172,800 | 2,620 |
| Massachusetts | $107,100 | +5.9% | $79,040 | $69,500 – $194,050 | 2,930 |
| Alaska | $106,870 | +8.8% | $84,013 | $71,390 – $130,270 | 370 |
| New Jersey | $104,750 | +1.9% | $78,039 | $72,010 – $161,660 | 540 |
| Maine | $104,570 | +23.7% | $76,414 | $70,680 – $142,650 | 340 |
| New York | $104,120 | +11.9% | $76,976 | $67,030 – $169,890 | 2,520 |
| Rhode Island | $101,750 | +2.8% | $77,180 | $82,540 – $159,600 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,780 | +5.4% | $76,635 | $63,790 – $164,940 | 1,810 |
| North Carolina | $100,070 | +3.1% | $75,745 | $65,460 – $152,170 | 2,780 |
| Georgia | $96,820 | +5.4% | $72,541 | $66,380 – $122,570 | 1,230 |
| Virginia | $96,030 | +15.2% | $71,679 | $64,650 – $151,100 | 1,650 |
| Hawaii | $95,600 | +1.0% | $70,349 | $74,530 – $120,270 | 370 |
| Ohio | $95,560 | +22.2% | $74,211 | $52,120 – $157,920 | 610 |
| Colorado | $93,970 | −2.8% | $71,512 | $63,930 – $128,440 | 850 |
| Utah | $93,250 | +3.8% | $71,201 | $64,160 – $135,190 | 590 |
| Montana | $91,560 | +8.2% | $69,430 | $60,830 – $113,610 | 550 |
| South Carolina | $91,560 | +5.3% | $68,906 | $63,130 – $161,260 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $91,560 | +5.2% | $73,242 | $63,130 – $109,300 | 170 |
| Mississippi | $91,170 | +7.8% | $70,053 | $41,660 – $161,890 | 320 |
| Arizona | $90,290 | +1.9% | $70,301 | $62,420 – $114,580 | 760 |
| Alabama | $87,260 | +8.8% | $66,119 | $61,620 – $116,900 | 340 |
| Oregon | $86,260 | +0.5% | $62,796 | $60,380 – $120,950 | 700 |
| District of Columbia | $84,590 | +2.2% | $64,117 | $51,510 – $211,910 | 850 |
| West Virginia | $84,590 | +2.2% | $65,197 | $58,640 – $112,260 | 230 |
| Indiana | $84,570 | −2.8% | $65,860 | $55,240 – $173,010 | 640 |
| New Mexico | $84,120 | +7.6% | $65,217 | $50,960 – $110,470 | 420 |
| Florida | $83,780 | +28.8% | $67,769 | $43,680 – $119,540 | 1,920 |
| New Hampshire | $83,740 | +1.6% | $67,741 | $63,790 – $131,750 | 310 |
| Idaho | $83,320 | +4.4% | $64,138 | $49,940 – $109,300 | 430 |
| Nebraska | $82,770 | +9.4% | $64,172 | $51,290 – $132,830 | 240 |
| Iowa | $82,720 | +4.5% | $64,532 | $51,910 – $117,440 | 550 |
| Illinois | $82,640 | +5.1% | $63,021 | $56,520 – $134,530 | 1,300 |
| Michigan | $81,540 | +0.4% | $62,979 | $50,200 – $127,830 | 860 |
| Texas | $80,870 | −0.2% | $65,722 | $49,940 – $126,050 | 2,480 |
| Tennessee | $80,500 | +11.0% | $65,462 | $44,070 – $109,300 | 420 |
| Oklahoma | $79,950 | +4.3% | $62,023 | $49,940 – $110,670 | 300 |
| Kentucky | $79,400 | +5.9% | $62,027 | $52,020 – $109,300 | 260 |
| Wisconsin | $78,480 | +1.2% | $61,262 | $61,760 – $108,120 | 740 |
| Vermont | $77,960 | +2.1% | $60,990 | $49,940 – $109,300 | 90 |
| Arkansas | $76,400 | +1.9% | $59,811 | $41,910 – $112,400 | 360 |
| Kansas | $76,400 | −6.6% | $59,114 | $51,150 – $130,100 | 760 |
| Minnesota | $76,400 | −1.6% | $58,906 | $44,600 – $119,160 | 750 |
| Nevada | $74,210 | +0.2% | $61,037 | $55,460 – $104,020 | 410 |
| South Dakota | $73,920 | +10.0% | $60,833 | $49,940 – $100,420 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $69,590 | −0.5% | $56,085 | $42,390 – $106,330 | 580 |
| Missouri | $63,290 | +0.0% | $50,996 | $42,540 – $122,050 | 1,120 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiologist | $87,990 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $76,780 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $127,410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $93,750 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,720 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Epidemiologist | $87,220 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $78,850 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Forester | $76,400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.2% |
| Conservation Scientist | $73,010 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientists, all other make?
The national median salary for biological scientists, all other is $98,920 a year ($47.56 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,430 and the top 10% earn over $168,010. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays biological scientists, all other the most?
Maryland has the highest median pay at $121,680. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many biological scientists, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 55,850 people work as biological scientists, all other nationwide.