Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Life Scientists, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$60,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$71,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$97,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$136,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$193,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Life Scientists, All Other salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,580 workers
$134,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
1,600 workers
$124,000
Educational Services
1,500 workers
$86,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,490 workers
$87,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,460 workers
$99,000
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,040 workers
$87,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
980 workers
$83,000
Administrative and Support Services
720 workers
$111,000
Employment Services
680 workers
$109,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
480 workers
$94,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Life Scientists, All Other pays 11% above the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
Similar-paying roles in Life, Physical, and Social Science
The average base salary for a Life Scientists, All Other in the United States is $111,500 per year, or about $53.61 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $71,500 and $136,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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