Careers · Biological Scientists, All Other · Pennsylvania
Biological Scientists, All Other in Pennsylvania
Biological scientists in this category conduct research on living organisms and biological processes not covered by more specialized roles like microbiologists or zoologists. They work in laboratories, universities, research institutes, and government agencies, performing experiments, analyzing data, and publishing findings to advance understanding of biology and life sciences. In Pennsylvania the median pay is $100,780 a year, 2% above the national median of $98,920.
$100,780median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$77,520–$123,920middle half earn
1,810employed in Pennsylvania
$98,920U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Biological Scientists, All Other.
Licenses and training in Pennsylvania
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in other states
Maryland · $121,680California · $113,530Delaware · $113,400Connecticut · $111,940Washington · $108,110Massachusetts · $107,100Alaska · $106,870New Jersey · $104,750Maine · $104,570New York · $104,120
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against biological scientists, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 19-1029.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.