Life, Physical, and Social Science

Biological Scientists, All Other

20/100
#319 of 825
$98,920
median pay, U.S.
55,850
employed (2024)
+1.2%
growth, 2024–34
4,800
openings per year
Bachelor's degree
typical entry education

Is biological scientists, all other a good career?

It scores 20/100 and ranks #319 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.

Advantages

  • Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($98,920 vs $61,390)

Possible tradeoffs

  • Slower-than-average projected growth (+1.2%)
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree

What biological scientists, all other earn

Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025

Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. biological scientists, all other earn between $76,800 and $127,670 a year.

Best-paying states

Maryland statewide
$121,680
California statewide
$113,530
Delaware statewide
$113,400
Connecticut statewide
$111,940
Washington statewide
$108,110
Massachusetts statewide
$107,100
Alaska statewide
$106,870
New Jersey statewide
$104,750
Maine statewide
$104,570
New York statewide
$104,120
$60k $130k $200k

Best-paying metros

01 San Francisco, CA $138,160
02 San Jose, CA $133,790
03 Dayton, OH $126,960
04 Santa Maria, CA $124,840
05 Portland, ME $119,430
06 Washington, DC $114,920
07 New Haven, CT $112,670
08 Baltimore, MD $111,530

Strongest employment concentration

01 California 11,880
02 Maryland 4,970
03 Massachusetts 2,930
04 North Carolina 2,780
05 Washington 2,620
06 New York 2,520

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How to become a biological scientists, all other

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Work experience
None
On-the-job training
None

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Questions about becoming a biological scientists, all other
How much do biological scientists, all other make?

The national median wage is $98,920 a year, with the middle half earning between $76,800 and $127,670 (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Is biological scientists, all other a good career?

On the Jobs.best index it scores 20 of 100 and ranks #319 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +1.2% through 2034.

What education do you need to become a biological scientists, all other?

The typical entry-level education is bachelor's degree.

Where do biological scientists, all other earn the most?

Among states, Maryland pays the highest median ($121,680). Local pay for every state and metro is below.

U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWages: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Projections: BLS EP 2024–34
Sources: OEWS-M2025 · EP-2024-34. How we score careers →