How much does a biological scientist make in Seattle?
$108,600a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $52.20 an hour or $9,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.20
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,330Median: $108,600Highest 10%: $176,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,330 | $37.18 | |
| 25th | $87,390 | $42.01 | |
| Median | $108,600 | $52.20 | |
| 75th | $136,800 | $65.75 | |
| 90th | $176,100 | $84.65 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Spokane, WA | $106,900 |
| Olympia, WA | $105,300 |
| Kennewick, WA | $96,100 |
| Portland, OR | $95,600 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $52.20 ($108,600 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $108,600 against $98,920 nationally, 10% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $108,100, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for biological scientist pay?
16 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,100 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.