Life Scientists

Occupation

$90,500
National Median Salary
$43.51
Median Hourly Wage
374,670
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$54,430
$67,110
$90,500
$127,520
$163,500

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+27.5%
10 Year Change
$70,960
2014 Median
$90,500
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles.

Top Paying Industries for Life Scientists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Legal Services $237,120 —
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media $176,970 40
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers $165,060 800
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $163,710 4,620
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services $151,840 —

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Legal Services Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services Health and Personal Care Retailers Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Outpatient Care Centers Machinery Manufacturing Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing