How much does a biological scientist make in Flagstaff?
$86,260a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $41.47 an hour or $7,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.47
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,130Median: $86,260Highest 10%: $106,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 25th | $72,090 | $34.66 | |
| Median | $86,260 | $41.47 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| 90th | $106,300 | $51.12 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Tucson, AZ | $96,300 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $95,780 |
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Salaries for every job in Flagstaff, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Flagstaff?
The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $41.47 ($86,260 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Flagstaff than the national average?
No: $86,260 against $98,920 nationally, 13% less.
How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $90,290, so Flagstaff pays 4% less.
Where does Flagstaff rank for biological scientist pay?
96 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.