Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Washington

Other biological scientists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $119,950 a year) and the least in Wenatchee ($86,390), across the 6 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $114,060 and the median at $108,110 for 2,620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$119,950
Bremerton$105,420
Spokane$105,220
Kennewick$104,320
Olympia$102,220
Wenatchee$86,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$119,950	$108,580	$87,390	$93,215	111
Bremerton	$105,420	$109,550	$85,860	$82,993	106
Spokane	$105,220	$106,890	$87,990	$82,852	100
Kennewick	$104,320	$96,100	$83,930	$82,219	100
Olympia	$102,220	$105,250	$88,630	$80,742	104
Wenatchee	$86,390	$88,320	$73,920	$69,605	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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