Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Connecticut

Other biological scientists in Connecticut earn the most in New Haven (average $128,520 a year) and the least in Hartford ($101,720), across the 2 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $119,830 and the median at $111,940 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Connecticut

New Haven$128,520
Hartford$101,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Haven	$128,520	$112,670	$89,730	$92,273	105
Hartford	$101,720	$104,660	$80,970	$75,287	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). 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 Connecticut

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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