How much does a biological scientist make in Phoenix?
$95,780a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $46.05 an hour or $7,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.05
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,330Median: $95,780Highest 10%: $114,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,330 | $37.18 | |
| 25th | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| Median | $95,780 | $46.05 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.46 | |
| 90th | $114,600 | $55.09 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Tucson, AZ | $96,300 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $86,260 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
| Hydrologist | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $46.05 ($95,780 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $95,780 against $98,920 nationally, 3% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $90,290, so Phoenix pays 6% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for biological scientist pay?
61 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,600 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.