Highest-paying states for life scientists, all other
District of Columbia leads at $167,640 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $167,640 | $141,610–$241,260 |
| Massachusetts | $125,260 | $93,600–$177,250 |
| Oregon | $113,450 | $84,220–$129,480 |
| Alabama | $110,560 | $88,510–$128,410 |
| Maryland | $109,700 | $93,870–$136,250 |
| Tennessee | $108,770 | $108,770–$108,770 |
| New Jersey | $103,890 | $90,630–$127,210 |
| California | $102,830 | $79,880–$143,590 |
| Washington | $100,420 | $81,370–$111,240 |
| Florida | $91,900 | $90,650–$160,640 |
| New York | $86,790 | $66,820–$126,000 |
| Georgia | $83,990 | $64,200–$89,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,680 | $72,490–$102,440 |
| Alaska | $82,220 | $74,490–$104,630 |
| New Hampshire | $81,610 | $63,860–$95,780 |
| Virginia | $81,600 | $64,560–$117,920 |
| Texas | $81,230 | $45,430–$99,650 |
| Missouri | $79,780 | $67,580–$106,520 |
| Louisiana | $76,480 | $60,200–$99,110 |
| Kentucky | $75,670 | $73,620–$79,160 |
| Hawaii | $71,990 | $67,390–$81,500 |
| Indiana | $69,410 | $51,350–$118,790 |
| Idaho | $68,990 | $61,890–$81,900 |
| Colorado | $66,250 | $42,140–$90,080 |
| Illinois | $66,190 | $57,270–$70,690 |
| Iowa | $64,270 | $64,270–$81,850 |
| Michigan | $63,960 | $63,960–$83,180 |
| Ohio | $62,950 | $54,070–$131,390 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.