How much does a biological scientist make in Providence?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $48.92 an hour or $8,479 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.92
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,510Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,510 | $34.38 | |
| 25th | $89,250 | $42.91 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 75th | $130,500 | $62.73 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.39 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $97,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $48.92 ($101,800 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $98,920 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $101,800, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for biological scientist pay?
33 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,100 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.