Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in New York

Other biological scientists in New York earn the most in New York (average $123,520 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($91,100), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $118,000 and the median at $104,120 for 2,520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in New York

New York$123,520
Rochester$114,320
Buffalo$106,640
Ithaca$100,340
Albany$96,720
Syracuse$91,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$123,520	$111,380	$95,740	$89,329	113
Rochester	$114,320	$107,010	$85,230	$83,443	97
Buffalo	$106,640	$100,510	$77,310	$78,501	96
Ithaca	$100,340	$88,610	$78,500	$74,447	103
Albany	$96,720	$83,780	$76,270	$72,118	100
Syracuse	$91,100	$82,190	$82,190	$68,501	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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 New York

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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