Career Atlas USA

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.

  1. 1South Carolina$169,440
  2. 2District of Columbia$167,640
  3. 3Massachusetts$125,260
  4. 4Arizona$122,580
  5. 5Oregon$113,450
  6. 6Alabama$110,560
  7. 7Maryland$109,700
  8. 8Tennessee$108,770
  9. 9New Jersey$103,890
  10. 10California$102,830
  11. 11Washington$100,420
  12. 12Florida$91,900
  13. 13New York$86,790
  14. 14Wisconsin$85,080
  15. 15Georgia$83,990