How much does a biological scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $48.45 an hour or $8,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.45
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,790Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $164,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 25th | $77,520 | $37.27 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.45 | |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.58 | |
| 90th | $164,900 | $79.30 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,700 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $96,430 |
| State College, PA | $91,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $85,630 |
| Allentown, PA | $77,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 9. Maine | $104,600 |
| 10. New York | $104,100 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,800 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $100,800 |
| 13. North Carolina | $100,100 |
| 14. Georgia | $96,820 |
| 15. Virginia | $96,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $48.45 ($100,800 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $98,920 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for biological scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays biological scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $106,700 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.