How much does a life scientist make in Minneapolis?
$64,610a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $31.06 an hour or $5,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.06
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 29
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,120Median: $64,610Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,120 | $19.77 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| 75th | $82,770 | $39.79 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.50 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $31.06 ($64,610 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $64,610 against $93,750 nationally, 31% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $64,610, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for life scientist pay?
24 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.