How much does a biological scientist make in Minneapolis?
$80,540a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $38.72 an hour or $6,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.72
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,600Median: $80,540Highest 10%: $127,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 25th | $57,300 | $27.55 | |
| Median | $80,540 | $38.72 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| 90th | $127,400 | $61.26 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| La Crosse, WI | $78,850 |
| Fargo, ND | $71,280 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $38.72 ($80,540 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $80,540 against $98,920 nationally, 19% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $76,400, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for biological scientist pay?
115 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,400 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.