Life Scientists, All Other Salary by City (2026)
29 metro areas · National average: $95,954 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Life Scientists, All Other salaries across 29 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $162,990 |
| Washington, DC | $130,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $126,070 |
| Charlotte, NC | $123,480 |
| Boston, MA | $119,970 |
| Durham, NC | $119,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $111,070 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $109,650 |
| Portland, OR | $108,710 |
| Eugene, OR | $103,750 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,260 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,480 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,320 |
| New York, NY | $96,150 |
| Spokane, WA | $91,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $91,030 |
| Houston, TX | $86,600 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,420 |
| New Orleans, LA | $83,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $80,640 |
| Baltimore, MD | $80,550 |
| Albany, NY | $77,480 |
| Richmond, VA | $76,830 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $76,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,040 |
| Atlanta, GA | $70,530 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,440 |
| San Juan, PR | $35,060 |