Biologists Salary in Pennsylvania
Biologists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $100,780 a year, +2% 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
- $100,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,790; the top 10% earn over $164,940. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Geneticists$100,780 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
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- Microbiologists$84,650 median in Pennsylvania
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$100,780 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$99,190 median in Pennsylvania
- Soil and Plant Scientists$70,550 median in Pennsylvania
Biologists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do biologists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $100,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,790 and the top 10% earn over $164,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.