How much does a life scientist make in Charlotte?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $50.66 an hour or $8,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.66
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,810Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $210,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.66 | |
| 75th | $174,000 | $83.65 | |
| 90th | $210,400 | $101.17 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| Durham, NC | $105,900 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $146,900 |
| Economist | $117,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $117,200 |
| Materials Scientist | $102,100 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,700 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,820 |
| Medical Scientist | $97,440 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $91,160 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $90,580 |
| Chemist | $88,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $50.66 ($105,400 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $105,400 against $93,750 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for life scientist pay?
9 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,400 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.