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BLSSalary

Biological Scientists, All Other Salary (2025)

Based on 55,850 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$106,330
$51.12/hr
Annual Median
$98,920
$47.56/hr
Bottom 10%
$60,430
$29.05/hr
Top 10%
$168,010
$80.77/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$60,430
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$76,800
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$98,920
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$127,670
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$168,010

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$60K

25th

$77K

Median

$99K

75th

$128K

90th

$168K

Highest Paying States for Biological Scientists, All Other

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Maryland$126,240
California$123,840
Massachusetts$122,930
Connecticut$119,830
New York$118,000
Washington$114,060
Delaware$113,330
Rhode Island$112,370
District of Columbia$110,210
New Jersey$109,010

Geographic Salary Variation

Biological Scientists, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Maryland at an average of $126,240 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $109,010 — a difference of $17,230. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Biological Scientists, All Other

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 55,850 workers were employed as Biological Scientists, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations. The annual mean wage of $106,330 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 19-1029

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($60,430) represents entry-level or part-time Biological Scientists, All Others, while the 90th percentile ($168,010) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($98,920) is the midpoint — half of all Biological Scientists, All Others earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.