Molecular and Cellular Biologists Salary in Alabama
Molecular and Cellular 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
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- Geneticists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
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- Biochemists and Biophysicists$48,510 median in Alabama
- Biologists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Molecular and Cellular Biologists pay in Alabama
How much do molecular and cellular 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 molecular and cellular biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (−12% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.