Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Pennsylvania

Other biological scientists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $111,510 a year) and the least in Allentown ($85,600), across the 5 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $104,980 and the median at $100,780 for 1,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$111,510
Harrisburg$98,950
State College$95,470
Pittsburgh$92,420
Allentown$85,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$111,510	$106,670	$82,740	$83,854	103
Harrisburg	$98,950	$96,430	$79,120	$75,404	99
State College	$95,470	$91,170	$83,780	$73,062	97
Pittsburgh	$92,420	$85,630	$76,440	$71,010	95
Allentown	$85,600	$77,000	$67,170	$66,422	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) 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 Pennsylvania

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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