Compare Biological Scientists, All Other salaries across 50 states
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $120,880 | $125,370 | 310 |
| 2 | Maryland | $115,710 | $120,120 | 5,220 |
| 3 | California | $112,010 | $121,000 | 12,580 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $102,760 | $106,340 | 670 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $101,140 | $110,270 | 2,450 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $98,990 | $103,850 | 110 |
| 7 | Alaska | $98,220 | $97,490 | 420 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $97,020 | $102,330 | 3,020 |
| 9 | Colorado | $96,680 | $98,970 | 900 |
| 10 | Washington | $96,120 | $102,690 | 1,870 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $95,640 | $95,920 | 2,600 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $94,700 | $95,520 | 350 |
| 13 | New York | $93,070 | $110,640 | 2,610 |
| 14 | Georgia | $91,890 | $89,880 | 1,520 |
| 15 | Utah | $89,860 | $92,590 | 510 |
| 16 | Arizona | $88,610 | $98,910 | 620 |
| 17 | Indiana | $87,050 | $100,330 | 850 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $87,050 | $84,890 | 210 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $86,940 | $95,640 | 280 |
| 20 | Oregon | $85,840 | $85,280 | 720 |
| 21 | Montana | $84,640 | $81,120 | 520 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $84,610 | $89,070 | 360 |
| 23 | Maine | $84,550 | $97,920 | 260 |
| 24 | Virginia | $83,370 | $94,040 | 1,950 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $82,760 | $82,510 | 240 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $82,450 | $89,180 | 240 |
| 27 | Kansas | $81,780 | $83,040 | 430 |
| 28 | Michigan | $81,200 | $88,620 | 900 |
| 29 | Texas | $81,020 | $90,180 | 2,600 |
| 30 | Alabama | $80,230 | $82,580 | 250 |
| 31 | Idaho | $79,790 | $79,270 | 490 |
| 32 | Iowa | $79,170 | $81,260 | 670 |
| 33 | Illinois | $78,600 | $84,120 | 1,090 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $78,190 | $84,520 | 550 |
| 35 | Ohio | $78,170 | $85,910 | 470 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $77,650 | $82,410 | 960 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $77,520 | $84,500 | 850 |
| 38 | Delaware | $76,970 | $84,880 | 30 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $76,670 | $77,000 | 280 |
| 40 | Vermont | $76,340 | $81,130 | 90 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $75,670 | $77,270 | 230 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $74,960 | $76,670 | 370 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $74,960 | $77,530 | 280 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $74,960 | $77,980 | 200 |
| 45 | Nevada | $74,050 | $76,310 | 510 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $72,550 | $72,540 | 530 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $69,950 | $72,550 | 550 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $67,180 | $71,030 | 180 |
| 49 | Florida | $65,060 | $76,130 | 2,380 |
| 50 | Missouri | $63,290 | $69,530 | 2,560 |
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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