Highest-Paying States for Life Scientists, All Other
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1South Carolina$169,440
- 2District of Columbia$167,640
- 3Massachusetts$125,260
- 4Arizona$122,580
- 5Oregon$113,450
- 6Alabama$110,560
- 7Maryland$109,700
- 8Tennessee$108,770
- 9New Jersey$103,890
- 10California$102,830
- 11Washington$100,420
- 12Florida$91,900
- 13New York$86,790
- 14Wisconsin$85,080
- 15Georgia$83,990