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Biological Scientists, All Other is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Biological Scientists, All Other against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-1029 |
| title | Biological Scientists, All Other |
| onet code | 19-1029.00 |
| description | All biological scientists not listed separately. |
| job zone | N/A |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 59,710 |
| a mean | 100,440 |
| a median | 93,330 |
| a pct10 | 54,500 |
| a pct25 | 67,950 |
| a pct75 | 121,350 |
| a pct90 | 159,780 |
| h mean | 48 |
| h median | 44 |
Median annual pay is highest in Connecticut at $120,880 and lowest in Missouri at $63,290 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Connecticut, Maryland, California, New Jersey, Massachusetts) average $110,500. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $120,880 | $125,370 | $70,430 | $189,000 | 310 |
| Maryland | $115,710 | $120,120 | $63,280 | $190,170 | 5,220 |
| California | $112,010 | $121,000 | $65,210 | $171,740 | 12,580 |
| New Jersey | $102,760 | $106,340 | $63,730 | $155,190 | 670 |
| Massachusetts | $101,140 | $110,270 | $64,170 | $168,070 | 2,450 |
| Rhode Island | $98,990 | $103,850 | $73,740 | $141,270 | 110 |
| Alaska | $98,220 | $97,490 | $61,890 | $127,690 | 420 |
| North Carolina | $97,020 | $102,330 | $63,330 | $147,840 | 3,020 |
| Colorado | $96,680 | $98,970 | $59,950 | $137,940 | 900 |
| Washington | $96,120 | $102,690 | $63,430 | $162,200 | 1,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,640 | $95,920 | $57,320 | $132,540 | 2,600 |
| Hawaii | $94,700 | $95,520 | $62,500 | $117,850 | 350 |
| New York | $93,070 | $110,640 | $62,100 | $166,160 | 2,610 |
| Georgia | $91,890 | $89,880 | $65,670 | $113,320 | 1,520 |
| Utah | $89,860 | $92,590 | $59,950 | $133,260 | 510 |
| Arizona | $88,610 | $98,910 | $52,290 | $168,300 | 620 |
| Indiana | $87,050 | $100,330 | $50,080 | $165,590 | 850 |
| Wyoming | $87,050 | $84,890 | $59,950 | $104,330 | 210 |
| South Carolina | $86,940 | $95,640 | $56,320 | $157,380 | 280 |
| Oregon | $85,840 | $85,280 | $56,040 | $115,360 | 720 |
| Montana | $84,640 | $81,120 | $48,000 | $107,240 | 520 |
| Mississippi | $84,610 | $89,070 | $36,380 | $148,160 | 360 |
| Maine | $84,550 | $97,920 | $59,950 | $120,550 | 260 |
| Virginia | $83,370 | $94,040 | $60,800 | $134,750 | 1,950 |
| District of Columbia | $82,760 | $108,570 | $48,790 | $212,970 | 900 |
| West Virginia | $82,760 | $82,510 | $49,000 | $107,580 | 240 |
| New Hampshire | $82,450 | $89,180 | $59,550 | $124,630 | 240 |
| Kansas | $81,780 | $83,040 | $49,770 | $113,030 | 430 |
| Michigan | $81,200 | $88,620 | $49,000 | $132,040 | 900 |
| Texas | $81,020 | $90,180 | $48,920 | $149,340 | 2,600 |
| Alabama | $80,230 | $82,580 | $49,000 | $111,510 | 250 |
| Idaho | $79,790 | $79,270 | $37,560 | $110,140 | 490 |
| Iowa | $79,170 | $81,260 | $39,870 | $110,400 | 670 |
| Illinois | $78,600 | $84,120 | $51,070 | $123,970 | 1,090 |
| New Mexico | $78,190 | $84,520 | $47,840 | $119,580 | 550 |
| Ohio | $78,170 | $85,910 | $47,340 | $128,860 | 470 |
| Minnesota | $77,650 | $82,410 | $41,820 | $125,760 | 960 |
| Wisconsin | $77,520 | $84,500 | $59,790 | $108,980 | 850 |
| Delaware | $76,970 | $84,880 | $51,990 | $118,000 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $76,670 | $77,000 | $39,560 | $107,240 | 280 |
| Vermont | $76,340 | $81,130 | $39,560 | $119,130 | 90 |
| Nebraska | $75,670 | $77,270 | $39,940 | $113,030 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $74,960 | $76,670 | $39,910 | $111,520 | 370 |
| Kentucky | $74,960 | $77,530 | $48,070 | $110,240 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $74,960 | $77,980 | $39,560 | $108,410 | 200 |
| Nevada | $74,050 | $76,310 | $52,460 | $102,210 | 510 |
| Tennessee | $72,550 | $72,540 | $41,600 | $107,240 | 530 |
| Louisiana | $69,950 | $72,550 | $44,830 | $104,330 | 550 |
| South Dakota | $67,180 | $71,030 | $39,560 | $99,800 | 180 |
| Florida | $65,060 | $76,130 | $41,600 | $114,210 | 2,380 |
| Missouri | $63,290 | $69,530 | $50,270 | $95,640 | 2,560 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for biological scientists, all other. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Algologist or Astrobiologist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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