Highest-paying cities for life scientists, all other
San Francisco, CA leads at $134,810 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $134,810 | $101,670–$174,350 |
| Washington, DC | $126,120 | $103,740–$162,260 |
| San Jose, CA | $125,430 | $93,070–$195,740 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $124,260 | $117,200–$124,260 |
| Boston, MA | $115,230 | $91,920–$157,500 |
| Portland, OR | $109,580 | $91,060–$123,720 |
| Baltimore, MD | $105,900 | $85,330–$136,250 |
| Durham, NC | $105,850 | $81,990–$150,190 |
| Charlotte, NC | $105,370 | $63,650–$174,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $104,740 | $85,990–$159,490 |
| Seattle, WA | $103,000 | $82,440–$113,650 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,720 | $79,950–$124,860 |
| New York, NY | $100,600 | $81,930–$135,180 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $96,030 | $76,060–$146,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,540 | $73,670–$95,910 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,120 | $67,960–$111,140 |
| Atlanta, GA | $78,640 | $59,570–$93,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $75,300 | $67,580–$110,350 |
| Albany, NY | $73,920 | $61,970–$82,640 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $73,670 | $65,460–$89,750 |
| Chicago, IL | $70,690 | $57,270–$70,690 |
| Richmond, VA | $70,050 | $61,760–$86,030 |
| Houston, TX | $61,440 | $36,550–$102,880 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,200 | $60,200–$81,410 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $51,850 | $42,140–$90,080 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.