Life Scientists, All Other pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for life scientists, all other is $45.07 an hour ($93,750 a year). About 7,460 people work in this job there.
Pay range for life scientists, all other in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.21 | $58,670 |
| 25% of workers | $33.17 | $68,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.07 | $93,750 |
| 75% of workers | $63.42 | $131,910 |
| 90% of workers | $89.55 | $186,260 |
Best-paying states for life scientists, all other
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $169,440 | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $167,640 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $125,260 | 100 |
| Arizona | $122,580 | 0 |
| Oregon | $113,450 | 160 |
| Alabama | $110,560 | 50 |
| Maryland | $109,700 | 420 |
| Tennessee | $108,770 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $103,890 | 110 |
| California | $102,830 | 860 |
Pay by state
- California · $102,830
- Texas · $81,230
Education, experience and outlook for life scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $127,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | $73,010 |
| Microbiologists | $87,990 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $78,850 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $88,720 |
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