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Life 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 Life Scientists, All Other against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-1099 |
| title | Life Scientists, All Other |
| onet code | 19-1099.00 |
| description | All life scientists not listed separately. |
| job zone | N/A |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 7,320 |
| a mean | 101,940 |
| a median | 87,800 |
| a pct10 | 52,360 |
| a pct25 | 66,340 |
| a pct75 | 123,720 |
| a pct90 | 168,860 |
| h mean | 49 |
| h median | 42 |
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $164,260 and lowest in Ohio at $51,220 — a 3.2× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Alabama) average $130,554. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $164,260 | $166,630 | $83,050 | $228,540 | — |
| Massachusetts | $129,210 | $121,890 | $82,050 | $155,670 | 130 |
| California | $128,750 | $149,340 | $67,540 | — | 880 |
| North Carolina | $123,500 | $120,680 | $76,770 | $162,620 | 1,060 |
| Alabama | $107,050 | $107,210 | $78,540 | $138,940 | 50 |
| Oregon | $106,370 | $112,220 | $74,380 | $162,790 | 210 |
| New Jersey | $104,500 | $110,710 | $79,990 | $165,350 | 100 |
| Arizona | $103,460 | $106,680 | $53,940 | $185,200 | 130 |
| Maryland | $99,320 | $108,890 | $61,890 | $191,250 | 380 |
| Idaho | $97,020 | $85,490 | $51,740 | $101,670 | 190 |
| Virginia | $96,970 | $95,450 | $59,960 | $129,670 | 460 |
| Washington | $95,640 | $97,220 | $62,560 | $121,810 | 240 |
| Texas | $82,430 | $87,700 | $63,910 | $115,150 | — |
| Georgia | $79,180 | $73,330 | $45,330 | $96,200 | 280 |
| New York | $75,900 | $84,220 | $56,240 | $132,790 | 230 |
| Hawaii | $75,000 | $84,560 | $58,700 | $136,550 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $73,870 | $86,630 | $51,470 | $164,820 | 460 |
| Kentucky | $73,470 | $76,690 | $65,500 | $86,890 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,800 | $76,240 | $60,510 | $102,490 | 330 |
| Minnesota | $70,400 | $84,620 | $46,900 | $168,990 | 430 |
| Alaska | $68,880 | $77,690 | $55,350 | $109,780 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $68,700 | $81,970 | $57,280 | $115,180 | — |
| Montana | $63,330 | $67,370 | $49,260 | $85,910 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $60,730 | $68,750 | $35,790 | $127,760 | 40 |
| Michigan | $60,500 | $66,290 | $60,500 | $78,680 | 80 |
| Illinois | $54,170 | $62,040 | $47,990 | $82,950 | 230 |
| Ohio | $51,220 | $75,720 | $49,030 | $141,460 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for life scientists, all other. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Collector of Aquarium Specimens or Embryologist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Life Scientists, All Other compares to others in the 19 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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