Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Barnstable
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,870 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Barnstable earn between $96,300 and $130,480.
- $85K10th
- $96K25th
- $109KMedian
- $130K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,090 | $9,758 | $56.29 |
| Median | $108,850 | $9,071 | $52.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,300 | $8,025 | $46.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,480 | $10,873 | $62.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Barnstable vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Barnstable earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($122,930) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $117,090 | $108,850 | $85,340 | $169,870 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $122,930 | $107,100 | $69,500 | $194,050 | 2,930 |
| 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 Barnstable
On the average salary of $117,090, a single filer in Barnstable takes home about $85,668 a year, or $7,139 a month and $3,295 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Barnstable a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Barnstable area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $117,090 buys what about $119,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Barnstable ($56,360). A typical home costs $764,671, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Massachusetts cities
Barnstable ranks 2nd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($124,120).
All Biological Scientists, All Other salaries in Massachusetts
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 Barnstable: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Barnstable?
$56.29 an hour on average, and $52.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Barnstable?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Barnstable?
About $85,668 a year ($7,139 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,090. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Barnstable than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more 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 Barnstable Town, MA (12700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.69, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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