How much does a life scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$83,680a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $40.23 an hour or $6,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.23
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $83,680Highest 10%: $167,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $72,490 | $34.85 | |
| Median | $83,680 | $40.23 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 90th | $167,400 | $80.47 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $96,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,540 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $73,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for life scientists.
| 13. New York | $86,790 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $85,080 |
| 15. Georgia | $83,990 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $83,680 |
| 17. Alaska | $82,220 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $81,610 |
| 19. Virginia | $81,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $40.23 ($83,680 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $83,680 against $93,750 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for life scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 16 of 32 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays life scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $96,030 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.