Biological Scientists, All Other salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $85,770–$146,350
- vs U.S. median
- +16%
- Metro rank
- #3 of 41
Biological Scientists, All Other in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $114,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,720 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% above the U.S. median of $98,920 and 36% above the DC statewide median of $84,590. It ranks #3 of 41 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,720 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
6 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals | $135,980 | 12 |
| Leidos Biomedical Research | $119,309 | 5 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | $107,223 | 34 |
| The Henry M. Jackson Foundation | $86,750 | 12 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | $83,513 | 12 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $76,000 | 5 |
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Questions
What is the average Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $114,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,720 jobs pay between $85,770 and $146,350. The 10th percentile is $64,480 and the 90th is $195,190.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Biological Scientists, All Other?
That is 16% above the U.S. median of $98,920 and 36% above the DC statewide median of $84,590. It ranks #3 of 41 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make an hour in Washington?
About $55.25 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $114,920 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $41.24–$70.36 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Biological Scientists, All Other the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals ($135,980), Leidos Biomedical Research ($119,309), National Institutes of Health, HHS ($107,223). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.