Biologists Salary in Rhode Island
Biologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $101,750 a year, +3% 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
- $101,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,540; the top 10% earn over $159,600. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Geneticists$101,750 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$101,750 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$101,750 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103,370 median in Rhode Island
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$100,730 median in Rhode Island
Biologists pay in Rhode Island
How much do biologists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $101,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,540 and the top 10% earn over $159,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 50 (+3% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.