Life Scientists, All Other
All life scientists not listed separately.
- O*NET-SOC code
19-1099.00 - Preparation No Job Zone in O*NET
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$93,750
Employment, U.S.7,460
Median hourly wage$45.07
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58,670 | $68,990 | $93,750 | $131,910 | $186,260 |
By state (33)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 50 | $110,560 | 0.51 |
| Alaska | 40 | $82,220 | 2.84 |
| Arizona | $122,580 | ||
| California | 860 | $102,830 | 0.99 |
| Colorado | 40 | $66,250 | 0.31 |
| District of Columbia | 50 | $167,640 | 1.57 |
| Florida | 80 | $91,900 | 0.16 |
| Georgia | 170 | $83,990 | 0.70 |
| Hawaii | 50 | $71,990 | 1.66 |
| Idaho | 80 | $68,990 | 1.85 |
| Illinois | 160 | $66,190 | 0.53 |
| Indiana | 30 | $69,410 | 0.21 |
| Iowa | 110 | $64,270 | 1.47 |
| Kentucky | 100 | $75,670 | 1.03 |
| Louisiana | 430 | $76,480 | 4.68 |
| Maryland | 420 | $109,700 | 3.14 |
| Massachusetts | 100 | $125,260 | 0.55 |
| Michigan | 90 | $63,960 | 0.43 |
| Minnesota | $64,610 | ||
| Missouri | 190 | $79,780 | 1.32 |
| New Hampshire | 90 | $81,610 | 2.87 |
| New Jersey | 110 | $103,890 | 0.53 |
| New York | 250 | $86,790 | 0.53 |
| Ohio | 50 | $62,950 | 0.18 |
| Oregon | 160 | $113,450 | 1.65 |
| Pennsylvania | 290 | $83,680 | 0.99 |
| Rhode Island | 90 | Not available | 3.89 |
| South Carolina | $169,440 | ||
| Tennessee | 40 | $108,770 | 0.24 |
| Texas | 510 | $81,230 | 0.75 |
| Virginia | 350 | $81,600 | 1.77 |
| Washington | 240 | $100,420 | 1.40 |
| Wisconsin | $85,080 |
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 460 | 28.02 | $105,850 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 270 | 12.60 | $60,200 |
| Richmond, VA | 210 | 6.70 | $70,050 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 170 | 2.62 | $105,900 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 340 | 2.24 | $126,120 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 160 | 2.10 | $80,120 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 120 | 2.06 | $109,580 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 130 | 2.05 | $75,300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 170 | 1.47 | $134,810 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 230 | 1.44 | $61,440 |