How much does a life scientist make in New York?
$86,790a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in New York. That is $41.73 an hour or $7,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.73
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,970Median: $86,790Highest 10%: $160,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,970 | $29.79 | |
| 25th | $66,820 | $32.13 | |
| Median | $86,790 | $41.73 | |
| 75th | $126,000 | $60.58 | |
| 90th | $160,000 | $76.91 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $100,600 |
| Albany, NY | $73,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for life scientists.
| 10. California | $102,800 |
| 11. Washington | $100,400 |
| 12. Florida | $91,900 |
| 13. New York | $86,790 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $85,080 |
| 15. Georgia | $83,990 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $83,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $41.73 ($86,790 a year).
Do life scientists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $86,790 against $93,750 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New York rank for life scientist pay?
New York ranks 13 of 32 states.
Which city in New York pays life scientists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $100,600 a year.
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.