How much does a life make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Average (mean)
- $66,280
- Jobs
- 73,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| Median | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.37 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma | $86,260 |
| District of Columbia | $79,230 |
| California | $78,350 |
| Washington | $73,530 |
| Alaska | $70,700 |
| Rhode Island | $69,630 |
| North Dakota | $69,350 |
| Georgia | $69,320 |
| Maryland | $68,390 |
| Kentucky | $68,230 |
| Virginia | $67,240 |
| Maine | $66,730 |
| Connecticut | $66,710 |
| Kansas | $65,270 |
| Wyoming | $64,510 |
| New Hampshire | $64,250 |
| Massachusetts | $63,820 |
| New York | $63,810 |
| Colorado | $63,760 |
| Vermont | $63,460 |
| Florida | $63,180 |
| Tennessee | $62,050 |
| Oregon | $60,810 |
| West Virginia | $59,750 |
| Alabama | $59,500 |
| Mississippi | $59,490 |
| Illinois | $59,410 |
| Arkansas | $59,310 |
| Utah | $59,290 |
| Michigan | $59,100 |
| South Carolina | $58,960 |
| Arizona | $58,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,680 |
| New Mexico | $56,420 |
| New Jersey | $55,980 |
| Nevada | $54,070 |
| Louisiana | $53,360 |
| Montana | $52,260 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 |
| Hawaii | $50,880 |
| Idaho | $50,600 |
| Iowa | $50,480 |
| Missouri | $50,410 |
| Minnesota | $49,410 |
| Ohio | $49,210 |
| North Carolina | $49,200 |
| Texas | $48,960 |
| Indiana | $48,650 |
| Nebraska | $48,640 |
| Wisconsin | $47,210 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $115,100 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $100,200 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $95,770 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $90,900 |
| Atlanta, GA | $87,180 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $87,180 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $86,530 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $86,450 |
| San Jose, CA | $83,160 |
| Washington, DC | $80,600 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $80,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,830 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,180 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,540 |
| Portland, ME | $77,770 |
In other countries
Life belongs to the international group "Chemical and physical science technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Agricultural Technician$49,630
- Food Science Technician$52,130
- Biological Technician$57,510
- Chemical Technician$60,390
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$55,090
- Geological Technician$53,350
- Hydrologic Technician$64,790
- Nuclear Technician$110,200
- Social Science Research Assistant$61,990
- Forest and Conservation Technician$54,560
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.94 ($62,280 a year).
How much does a life make a month?
About $5,190 a month before tax, based on a median of $62,280 a year.
How much does a life make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,000 or less a year ($18.75 an hour); the top 10% make $102,700 or more.
Which state pays lifes the most?
Oklahoma, with a median of $86,260 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($79,230) and California ($78,350).
Which city pays lifes the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $115,100 a year.
How many lifes are there in the United States?
About 73,910 people work as lifes.
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.