How much does a biological scientist make in New York?
$111,400a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $53.55 an hour or $9,282 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.55
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,930Median: $111,400Highest 10%: $170,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,930 | $36.99 | |
| 25th | $95,740 | $46.03 | |
| Median | $111,400 | $53.55 | |
| 75th | $135,800 | $65.27 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.13 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Rochester, NY | $107,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $88,610 |
| Albany, NY | $83,780 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,190 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $53.55 ($111,400 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $111,400 against $98,920 nationally, 13% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $104,100, so New York pays 7% more.
Where does New York rank for biological scientist pay?
9 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,800 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.