SOC 19-1099 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Life Scientists, All Other wages by metro
National median annual wage
$93,750
- 10th percentile
- $58,670
- 25th percentile
- $68,990
- Median
- $93,750
- 75th percentile
- $131,910
- 90th percentile
- $186,260
- Mean
- $107,860
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 7,460.
That median is 83.9% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 170 | $77,120 | $134,810 | $187,550 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 340 | $90,620 | $126,120 | $241,260 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 60 | $70,570 | $125,430 | $270,090 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 70 | $107,840 | $124,260 | $197,620 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 100 | $81,470 | $115,230 | $183,350 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 120 | $75,020 | $109,580 | $185,980 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 170 | $82,780 | $105,900 | $163,850 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 460 | $63,940 | $105,850 | $174,250 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 60 | $45,810 | $105,370 | $210,440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 230 | $60,200 | $104,740 | $234,590 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 140 | $67,710 | $103,000 | $136,780 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 50 | $55,570 | $100,720 | $175,320 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 220 | $66,210 | $100,600 | $160,060 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | $76,060 | $96,030 | $178,500 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | Not available | $46,950 | $89,640 | $126,090 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 80 | $61,710 | $81,540 | $107,020 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 160 | $61,960 | $80,120 | $154,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 50 | $48,980 | $78,640 | $125,350 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 130 | $67,540 | $75,300 | $139,640 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 50 | $53,150 | $73,920 | $110,530 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 460 | $63,940 | $105,850 | $174,250 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 340 | $90,620 | $126,120 | $241,260 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 270 | $48,450 | $60,200 | $120,780 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 230 | $36,550 | $61,440 | $102,880 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 230 | $60,200 | $104,740 | $234,590 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 220 | $66,210 | $100,600 | $160,060 |
| Richmond, VA | 210 | $59,870 | $70,050 | $115,010 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 170 | $82,780 | $105,900 | $163,850 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 170 | $77,120 | $134,810 | $187,550 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 160 | $61,960 | $80,120 | $154,900 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 140 | $67,710 | $103,000 | $136,780 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 130 | $67,540 | $75,300 | $139,640 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 120 | $75,020 | $109,580 | $185,980 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 110 | $57,270 | $70,690 | $77,920 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 100 | $81,470 | $115,230 | $183,350 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | $76,060 | $96,030 | $178,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 80 | $61,710 | $81,540 | $107,020 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 70 | $107,840 | $124,260 | $197,620 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 60 | $45,810 | $105,370 | $210,440 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 60 | $70,570 | $125,430 | $270,090 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | Not available | $112,400 | $169,440 | $204,940 |
| District of Columbia | 50 | $87,670 | $167,640 | $241,300 |
| Massachusetts | 100 | $83,200 | $125,260 | $195,190 |
| Arizona | Not available | $104,990 | $122,580 | $196,210 |
| Oregon | 160 | $76,510 | $113,450 | $186,050 |
| Alabama | 50 | $80,110 | $110,560 | $148,920 |
| Maryland | 420 | $83,160 | $109,700 | $171,020 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $98,020 | $108,770 | $121,330 |
| New Jersey | 110 | $83,200 | $103,890 | $146,490 |
| California | 860 | $62,910 | $102,830 | $187,550 |
| Washington | 240 | $64,740 | $100,420 | $125,460 |
| Florida | 80 | $62,810 | $91,900 | $174,990 |
| New York | 250 | $61,970 | $86,790 | $159,970 |
| Wisconsin | Not available | $67,380 | $85,080 | $143,440 |
| Georgia | 170 | $48,980 | $83,990 | $110,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 290 | $62,400 | $83,680 | $167,380 |
| Alaska | 40 | $55,300 | $82,220 | $123,910 |
| New Hampshire | 90 | $63,860 | $81,610 | $104,990 |
| Virginia | 350 | $59,870 | $81,600 | $141,550 |
| Texas | 510 | $36,550 | $81,230 | $107,830 |
| Missouri | 190 | $66,720 | $79,780 | $113,560 |
| Louisiana | 430 | $54,190 | $76,480 | $169,430 |
| Kentucky | 100 | $68,190 | $75,670 | $87,330 |
| Hawaii | 50 | $62,020 | $71,990 | $98,990 |
| Indiana | 30 | $42,280 | $69,410 | $127,350 |
| Idaho | 80 | $54,690 | $68,990 | $106,720 |
| Colorado | 40 | $42,140 | $66,250 | $161,990 |
| Illinois | 160 | $52,790 | $66,190 | $75,460 |
| Minnesota | Not available | $41,120 | $64,610 | $102,950 |
| Iowa | 110 | $63,160 | $64,270 | $100,500 |
| Michigan | 90 | $63,960 | $63,960 | $97,630 |
| Ohio | 50 | $46,550 | $62,950 | $162,690 |
| Puerto Rico | Not available | $29,990 | $38,430 | $70,410 |
| Rhode Island | 90 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Life Scientists, All Other?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Life Scientists, All Other is $93,750. Employment is 7,460.
How does Life Scientists, All Other pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Life Scientists, All Other is 83.9% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Life Scientists, All Other?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $134,810.