Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $176,080 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Seattle earn between $87,390 and $136,760.
- $77K10th
- $87K25th
- $109KMedian
- $137K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,950 | $9,996 | $57.67 |
| Median | $108,580 | $9,048 | $52.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,390 | $7,282 | $42.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,760 | $11,397 | $65.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Seattle earn 5% more than the Washington average ($114,060) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $119,950 | $108,580 | $77,330 | $176,080 | 1,880 |
| Washington | $114,060 | $108,110 | $72,040 | $172,800 | 2,620 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Seattle
On the average salary of $119,950, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $93,215 a year, or $7,768 a month and $3,585 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $119,950 buys what about $107,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 1st of 6 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Seattle: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Seattle?
$57.67 an hour on average, and $52.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Seattle?
About $93,215 a year ($7,768 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,950. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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; area Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.51, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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