Biologists Salary in Alabama
Biologists in Alabama earn a median of $87,260 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,620; the top 10% earn over $116,900. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Geneticists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$65,690 median in Alabama
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$68,490 median in Alabama
- Soil and Plant Scientists$63,010 median in Alabama
Biologists pay in Alabama
How much do biologists make in Alabama?
The median is $87,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,620 and the top 10% earn over $116,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (−12% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.