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Life Scientists, All Other
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$112,310
Median Annual
$100,710
Total Workforce
4,700
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia | $166,630 | - |
| #2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $162,990 | 60 |
| #3 | California | $149,340 | 880 |
| #4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $130,100 | 440 |
| #5 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $126,070 | 300 |
| #6 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $123,480 | 50 |
| #7 | Massachusetts | $121,890 | 130 |
| #8 | North Carolina | $120,680 | 1,060 |
| #9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $119,970 | 140 |
| #10 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $119,500 | 370 |
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