Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Flagstaff
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,330 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Flagstaff earn between $72,090 and $100,420.
- $63K10th
- $72K25th
- $86KMedian
- $100K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,880 | $7,157 | $41.29 |
| Median | $86,260 | $7,188 | $41.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,090 | $6,008 | $34.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,420 | $8,368 | $48.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Flagstaff vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Flagstaff earn 12% less than the Arizona average ($97,370) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $85,880 | $86,260 | $63,130 | $106,330 | 80 |
| Arizona | $97,370 | $90,290 | $62,420 | $114,580 | 760 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Flagstaff
On the average salary of $85,880, a single filer in Flagstaff takes home about $67,493 a year, or $5,624 a month and $2,596 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Flagstaff a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Flagstaff area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $85,880 buys what about $85,602 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Flagstaff ($47,500). A typical home costs $628,981, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Arizona cities
Flagstaff ranks 3rd of 4 Arizona metro areas for this job; Tucson pays the most ($120,840).
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Flagstaff: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Flagstaff?
$41.29 an hour on average, and $41.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Flagstaff?
About $67,493 a year ($5,624 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,880.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Flagstaff than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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; area Flagstaff, AZ (22380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.39, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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