How much does a life scientist make in Seattle?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $49.52 an hour or $8,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.52
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,710Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $136,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,710 | $32.55 | |
| 25th | $82,440 | $39.63 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 75th | $113,700 | $54.64 | |
| 90th | $136,800 | $65.76 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| Portland, OR | $109,600 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $49.52 ($103,000 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $93,750 nationally, 10% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $100,400, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for life scientist pay?
11 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,800 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.