Where Life Scientists, All Other Pays Above the National Average

$87,800
National Median Salary
12
States Pay Above Average
17
Industries Pay Above Average

States Where Life Scientists, All Other Earns a Premium

These 12 states pay Life Scientists, All Others above the national median of $87,800.

Rank State Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 District of Columbia $164,260 +87.1%
2 Massachusetts $129,210 +47.2% 130
3 California $128,750 +46.6% 880
4 North Carolina $123,500 +40.7% 1,060
5 Alabama $107,050 +21.9% 50
6 Oregon $106,370 +21.2% 210
7 New Jersey $104,500 +19.0% 100
8 Arizona $103,460 +17.8% 130
9 Maryland $99,320 +13.1% 380
10 Idaho $97,020 +10.5% 190
11 Virginia $96,970 +10.4% 460
12 Washington $95,640 +8.9% 240

Industries Where Life Scientists, All Other Earns a Premium

These 17 industries pay Life Scientists, All Others above the national median.

Rank Industry Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $129,770 +47.8% 140
2 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $129,770 +47.8% 130
3 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $129,070 +47.0%
4 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $126,610 +44.2% 1,630
5 Scientific Research and Development Services $126,330 +43.9% 1,640
6 Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $125,830 +43.3% 330
7 Miscellaneous Manufacturing $117,290 +33.6% 110
8 Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $117,290 +33.6% 110
9 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $115,150 +31.2% 2,160
10 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $105,320 +20.0% 80
11 Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $103,800 +18.2% 80
12 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $103,470 +17.8% 50
13 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $103,470 +17.8% 50
14 Chemical Manufacturing $100,980 +15.0% 420
15 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $100,980 +15.0% 410
16 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $99,930 +13.8% 50
17 Educational Services $94,060 +7.1% 60