Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Arizona

Other biological scientists in Arizona earn the most in Tucson (average $120,840 a year) and the least in Yuma ($79,360), across the 4 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $97,370 and the median at $90,290 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Arizona

Tucson$120,840
Phoenix$98,970
Flagstaff$85,880
Yuma$79,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tucson	$120,840	$96,300	$73,940	$91,214	97
Phoenix	$98,970	$95,780	$79,560	$76,375	103
Flagstaff	$85,880	$86,260	$72,090	$67,493	100
Yuma	$79,360	$76,400	$63,820	$63,070	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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