How much does a life scientist make in New York?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $48.37 an hour or $8,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.37
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,210Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $160,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,210 | $31.83 | |
| 25th | $81,930 | $39.39 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 75th | $135,200 | $64.99 | |
| 90th | $160,100 | $76.95 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| Albany, NY | $73,920 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $48.37 ($100,600 a year).
Do life scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $93,750 nationally, 7% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $86,790, so New York pays 16% more.
Where does New York rank for life scientist pay?
13 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,100 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.