What are the main factors that influence a Biological Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Biological Scientist's salary?

A Biological Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Biologist I (0-2 years)earns $61,689, a Biologist II (2-4 years)earns $71,271, a Biological Scientist (4-7 years)earns $88,975, a Biologist IV (7+ years)earns $128,847, a Biologist V (7-10 years)earns $146,105,

What are the highest paying states for a Biological Scientist?

Biological Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Biological Scientist roles are District of Columbia $95,026, California $94,666, Massachusetts $93,404. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Biological Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Biological Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Biological Sales Specialist: $116,134; Associate Biological Scientist: $105,941; Biological Engineer: $83,011; Biological Science Technician: $80,652; Biological Safety Officer: $78,208.

Biological Scientist Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Biological Scientist make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Biological Scientist in Hawaii is $89,705 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Biological Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,664
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,342 to $99,629
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,728

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Biological Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,629	$8,302	$1,916	$48
Average	$89,705	$7,475	$1,725	$43
25th Percentile	$81,342	$6,779	$1,564	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Biological Scientist Salaries

A Biological Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Biological Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Biological Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,689
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,271
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,975
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,847
Expert (over 8 years): $146,105

Levels	Salary
Biologist... Level Biological Scientist	$61,689
Biologist... Level Biological Scientist	$71,271
Biologica... Level Biological Scientist	$88,975
Biologist... Level Biological Scientist	$128,847
Biologist... Level Biological Scientist	$146,105

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How Do Biological Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Biological Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,026.
California: $94,666.
Massachusetts: $93,404.

District of Columbia $95,026 California $94,666 Massachusetts $93,404 Washington $93,061 New Jersey $93,027 Alaska $92,907 Connecticut $91,722 New York $91,242

Hawaii $89,705 Rhode Island $88,984 Maryland $88,495 Minnesota $87,826 Colorado $87,568 Illinois $87,482 Oregon $87,156 Delaware $86,916

New Hampshire $86,765 Virginia $86,427 Pennsylvania $85,440 Nevada $84,942 North Dakota $84,779 Michigan $84,521 Wisconsin $84,427 Vermont $84,238

Texas $83,715 Maine $83,680 Arizona $83,629 Ohio $83,569 Georgia $82,779 Indiana $82,384 Wyoming $82,307 Utah $82,187

Iowa $82,135 Kansas $81,723 Louisiana $81,603 North Carolina $81,560 Missouri $81,543 Florida $81,208 Montana $81,028 Nebraska $80,857

Kentucky $80,762 South Carolina $80,419 Tennessee $80,204 Idaho $80,118 New Mexico $79,492 Oklahoma $79,355 Alabama $78,848 South Dakota $77,999

Arkansas $77,535 West Virginia $77,286 Mississippi $76,540

Top Paying Cities for Biological Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $89,219
Anahola: $88,050
Captain Cook: $87,961

Aiea, HI $89,219 Anahola, HI $88,050 Captain Cook, HI $87,961 Eleele, HI $88,228 Ewa Beach, HI $89,140 Kapolei, HI $89,069 Haiku, HI $88,115 Hakalau, HI $87,917

Haleiwa, HI $88,898 Hana, HI $87,905 Hanalei, HI $87,935 Hanamaulu, HI $88,113 Hanapepe, HI $88,224 Hauula, HI $89,033 Hawaii National Park, HI $88,020 Hawi, HI $88,166

Hilo, HI $88,105 Princeville, HI $88,095 Holualoa, HI $87,996 Honaunau, HI $87,845 Honokaa, HI $87,958 Honomu, HI $88,096 Hoolehua, HI $87,845 Kaaawa, HI $89,062

Kahuku, HI $88,872 Kahului, HI $88,318 Kailua, HI $89,191 Ocean View, HI $88,069 Waikoloa, HI $88,061 Keauhou, HI $87,996 Kailua Kona, HI $88,103 Kalaheo, HI $88,123

Kalaupapa, HI $87,764 Kamuela, HI $88,002 Kaneohe, HI $89,172 Kapaa, HI $88,219 Kaumakani, HI $88,266 Kaunakakai, HI $87,949 Keaau, HI $88,165 Kealakekua, HI $88,118

Kealia, HI $88,148 Kekaha, HI $88,059 Kihei, HI $88,228 Kilauea, HI $88,097 Kapaau, HI $88,030 Koloa, HI $88,135 Kualapuu, HI $87,923 Kunia, HI $89,041

Kurtistown, HI $88,120 Lahaina, HI $88,137 Laie, HI $88,950 Lanai City, HI $87,923 Laupahoehoe, HI $88,145 Lawai, HI $88,266 Lihue, HI $88,113 Makawao, HI $88,183

Makaweli, HI $87,918 Maunaloa, HI $87,711 Mountain View, HI $88,074 Naalehu, HI $87,896 Ninole, HI $87,837 Ookala, HI $87,865 Paauilo, HI $87,972 Pahala, HI $87,920

Pahoa, HI $88,037 Paia, HI $88,141 Papaaloa, HI $88,157 Papaikou, HI $87,974 Pearl City, HI $89,155 Pepeekeo, HI $88,145 Puunene, HI $88,318 Volcano, HI $88,020

Wahiawa, HI $89,002 Pukalani, HI $88,183 Mililani, HI $89,110 Kula, HI $88,001 Waialua, HI $88,850 Waianae, HI $88,932 Wailuku, HI $88,181 Waimanalo, HI $89,174

Waimea, HI $88,258 Waipahu, HI $89,116 Honolulu, HI $89,250 J B P H H, HI $89,235 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $89,050 Schofield Barracks, HI $89,025 Fort Shafter, HI $89,250 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $89,250

Camp H M Smith, HI $89,231 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $89,144 Wake Island, HI $89,250

Biological Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Biological Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$81,342

Average $89,705/year

$99,629

$6,779

Average $7,475/month

$8,302

$1,564

Average $1,725/week

$1,916

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,629	$8,302	$1,916	$48
Average	$89,705	$7,475	$1,725	$43
25th Percentile	$81,342	$6,779	$1,564	$39

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