Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for biological scientists, all other is $51.28 an hour ($106,670 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.

$51.28Median hourly pay
$82,740–$135,370Middle half of workers, yearly
1,140People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($98,920). It is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($100,780).

Pay range for biological scientists, all other in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$31.68$65,880
25% of workers$39.78$82,740
Half of workers (median)$51.28$106,670
75% of workers$65.08$135,370
90% of workers$84.29$175,310

Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$106,6701,140
Harrisburg-Carlisle$96,43050
State College$91,17030
Pittsburgh$85,630230
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$77,00050

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological scientists, all other

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,950
Biochemists and Biophysicists$134,090

Other job titles for this job

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