Biological Scientists, All Other salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $82,740–$135,370
- vs U.S. median
- +8%
- Metro rank
- #10 of 41
Biological Scientists, All Other in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $106,670 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,140 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $98,920 and 6% above the PA statewide median of $100,780. It ranks #10 of 41 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,140 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Philadelphia
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $94,713 | 12 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan | $88,000 | 15 |
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in other PA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $85,630 |
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Questions
What is the average Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $106,670 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,140 jobs pay between $82,740 and $135,370. The 10th percentile is $65,880 and the 90th is $175,310.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Biological Scientists, All Other?
That is 8% above the U.S. median of $98,920 and 6% above the PA statewide median of $100,780. It ranks #10 of 41 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $51.28 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $106,670 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.78–$65.08 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Biological Scientists, All Other the most in Philadelphia?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($94,713), Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan ($88,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.