Average Salary for Life Scientists, All Other
SOC 19-1099 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Life Scientists, All Other in the United States is $87,800 ($42.21/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $52,360 at the 10th percentile to $168,860 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 7,320 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 27.1% since 2014.
Median Annual
$87,800
Mean Annual
$101,940
10th Pct
$52,360
75th Pct
$123,720
Employment
7,320
Salary Distribution
$52k
10th
$66k
25th
$88k
Median
$124k
75th
$169k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $175,330 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $132,500 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $131,110 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $125,840 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,820 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $115,370 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $109,540 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,090 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,150 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $101,650 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $100,000 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $97,200 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,540 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $87,110 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $83,380 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $164,260 |
| Massachusetts | $129,210 |
| California | $128,750 |
| North Carolina | $123,500 |
| Alabama | $107,050 |
| Oregon | $106,370 |
| New Jersey | $104,500 |
| Arizona | $103,460 |
| Maryland | $99,320 |
| Idaho | $97,020 |
| Virginia | $96,970 |
| Washington | $95,640 |
| Texas | $82,430 |
| Georgia | $79,180 |
| New York | $75,900 |
| Hawaii | $75,000 |
| Louisiana | $73,870 |
| Kentucky | $73,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,800 |
| Minnesota | $70,400 |
| Alaska | $68,880 |
| Connecticut | $68,700 |
| Montana | $63,330 |
| North Dakota | $60,730 |
| Michigan | $60,500 |
| Illinois | $54,170 |
| Ohio | $51,220 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,780 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Life Scientists, All Other broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $129,770 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $129,770 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $129,070 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $126,610 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $126,330 |
| Wholesale Trade | $126,310 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $125,830 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $125,830 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $117,290 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $117,290 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $115,150 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $115,150 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $105,320 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $103,800 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $103,470 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $103,470 |
| Manufacturing | $102,140 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $100,980 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $100,980 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $100,710 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $85,610 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $84,150 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $83,400 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $83,400 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $83,400 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $82,900 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $82,900 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $82,430 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $80,270 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $80,270 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $79,800 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $79,800 |
| Employment Services | $79,800 |
| Temporary Help Services | $79,800 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $79,200 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $76,700 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $76,350 |
| Office Administrative Services | $72,220 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $71,700 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $70,510 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $70,410 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $69,590 |
| Offices of Physicians | $69,010 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $65,330 |
| Educational Services | $65,330 |
| Educational Services | $64,740 |
| Hospitals | $62,230 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $62,230 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $35,840 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $35,840 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,800 |
| 2023 | $86,950 |
| 2022 | $83,930 |
| 2021 | $81,500 |
| 2020 | $82,000 |
| 2019 | $75,910 |
| 2018 | $78,190 |
| 2017 | $74,540 |
| 2016 | $73,860 |
| 2015 | $70,550 |
| 2014 | $69,100 |