How much does a biological scientist make in Madison?
$77,550a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $37.28 an hour or $6,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.28
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,390Median: $77,550Highest 10%: $108,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 75th | $98,050 | $47.14 | |
| 90th | $108,900 | $52.35 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Milwaukee, WI | $81,640 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,540 |
| La Crosse, WI | $78,850 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $37.28 ($77,550 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $77,550 against $98,920 nationally, 22% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,480, so Madison pays 1% less.
Where does Madison rank for biological scientist pay?
130 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,900 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.