How much does a biological scientist make in New York?
$104,100a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in New York. That is $50.06 an hour or $8,677 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.06
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,030Median: $104,100Highest 10%: $169,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,030 | $32.23 | |
| 25th | $83,420 | $40.11 | |
| Median | $104,100 | $50.06 | |
| 75th | $133,800 | $64.30 | |
| 90th | $169,900 | $81.68 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $111,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $107,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $88,610 |
| Albany, NY | $83,780 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 7. Alaska | $106,900 |
| 8. New Jersey | $104,800 |
| 9. Maine | $104,600 |
| 10. New York | $104,100 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,800 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $100,800 |
| 13. North Carolina | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $50.06 ($104,100 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $104,100 against $98,920 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for biological scientist pay?
New York ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays biological scientists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $111,400 a year.
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.