How much does a life scientist make in Phoenix?
$124,300a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $59.74 an hour or $10,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.74
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,800Median: $124,300Highest 10%: $197,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,800 | $51.85 | |
| 25th | $117,200 | $56.35 | |
| Median | $124,300 | $59.74 | |
| 75th | $124,300 | $59.74 | |
| 90th | $197,600 | $95.01 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
| Hydrologist | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $59.74 ($124,300 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $124,300 against $93,750 nationally, 33% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $122,600, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for life scientist pay?
4 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $197,600 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.