Biologists Salary in Missouri
Biologists in Missouri earn a median of $63,290 a year, −36% 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
- $63,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,120
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,540; the top 10% earn over $122,050. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Geneticists$63,290 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
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- Microbiologists$78,590 median in Missouri
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$63,290 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,540 median in Missouri
- Soil and Plant Scientists$76,080 median in Missouri
Biologists pay in Missouri
How much do biologists make in Missouri?
The median is $63,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,540 and the top 10% earn over $122,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 50 (−36% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.