Life Scientists, All Other salary
The BLS estimates 7,460 Life Scientists, All Other jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $93,750 (May 2025, SOC 19-1099). Across 7 metros with published figures, medians range from $60,200 in New Orleans-Metairie, LA to $126,120 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,460 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$126,120 · 340 jobs
- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$105,850 · 460 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$104,740 · 230 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$100,600 · 220 jobs
- Richmond, VA$70,050 · 210 jobs
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$61,440 · 230 jobs
- New Orleans-Metairie, LA$60,200 · 270 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$105,850 · 460 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$126,120 · 340 jobs
- New Orleans-Metairie, LA$60,200 · 270 jobs
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$61,440 · 230 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$104,740 · 230 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$100,600 · 220 jobs
- Richmond, VA$70,050 · 210 jobs
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Questions
What is the median Life Scientists, All Other salary in the U.S.?
$93,750 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $68,990–$131,910.
Where do Life Scientists, All Other earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($126,120), Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($105,850), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($104,740). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.