How much does a biological scientist make in Syracuse?
$82,190a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $39.51 an hour or $6,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.51
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,690Median: $82,190Highest 10%: $124,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,690 | $31.58 | |
| 25th | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| Median | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| 75th | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 90th | $124,300 | $59.74 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| New York, NY | $111,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $107,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $88,610 |
| Albany, NY | $83,780 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Medical Scientist | $138,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,180 |
| School Psychologist | $86,130 |
| Chemist | $82,410 |
| Geoscientist | $78,680 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $78,240 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $77,450 |
| Chemical Technician | $65,060 |
| Biological Technician | $63,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $39.51 ($82,190 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $82,190 against $98,920 nationally, 17% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $104,100, so Syracuse pays 21% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for biological scientist pay?
109 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,300 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.