Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,580 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Phoenix earn between $79,560 and $109,110.
- $77K10th
- $80K25th
- $96KMedian
- $109K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,970 | $8,248 | $47.58 |
| Median | $95,780 | $7,982 | $46.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,560 | $6,630 | $38.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,110 | $9,092 | $52.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($97,370) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $98,970 | $95,780 | $77,330 | $114,580 | 360 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $98,970, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $76,375 a year, or $6,365 a month and $2,937 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $98,970 buys what about $95,793 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 2nd 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 Phoenix: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Phoenix?
$47.58 an hour on average, and $46.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $76,375 a year ($6,365 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,970.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- 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 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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