Life Scientists, All Other — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 27 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$87,800
Highest
$164,260
District of Columbia
Lowest
$51,220
Ohio
Total Employment
6,180
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $164,260 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $129,210 |
| 3 | California | $128,750 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $123,500 |
| 5 | Alabama | $107,050 |
| 6 | Oregon | $106,370 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $104,500 |
| 8 | Arizona | $103,460 |
| 9 | Maryland | $99,320 |
| 10 | Idaho | $97,020 |
| 11 | Virginia | $96,970 |
| 12 | Washington | $95,640 |
| 13 | Texas | $82,430 |
| 14 | Georgia | $79,180 |
| 15 | New York | $75,900 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $75,000 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $73,870 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $73,470 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $72,800 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $70,400 |
| 21 | Alaska | $68,880 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $68,700 |
| 23 | Montana | $63,330 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $60,730 |
| 25 | Michigan | $60,500 |
| 26 | Illinois | $54,170 |
| 27 | Ohio | $51,220 |