How to become a life scientist, all other
All life scientists not listed separately.
$93,750Median pay a year
Steps to get there
Requirements vary by employer.
Is life scientist, all other a good career?
On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 84% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.
Where it pays most
- District of Columbia $167,640
- Massachusetts $125,260
- Oregon $113,450
- Alabama $110,560
- Maryland $109,700
Life Scientists, All Other salary by state and city
Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.