Biological Scientists
Occupation
$93,340
National Median Salary
$44.88
Median Hourly Wage
130,910
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+29.7%
10 Year Change
$71,940
2014 Median
$93,340
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Biological Scientists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $152,220 | — |
| Outpatient Care Centers | $147,170 | — |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $132,490 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $131,510 | 1,360 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $130,260 | — |
Detailed Biological Scientists Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $103,650 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 |
| Microbiologists | $87,330 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $72,860 |
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Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
Outpatient Care Centers
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Machinery Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods