Life Science Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Life Science Analyst make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Life Science Analyst in the United States is $106,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Life Science Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,541
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,770 to $114,929
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,850
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Life Science Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,929 $9,577 $2,210 $55
Average $106,568 $8,881 $2,049 $51
25th Percentile $96,770 $8,064 $1,861 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Life Science Analyst Salaries

A Life Science Analyst'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 Life Science Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Life Science Analyst'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): $80,403
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,143
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,953
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,430
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,791
Levels Salary
Vendor Qu... Level Life Science Analyst$80,403
Vendor Qu... Level Life Science Analyst$100,143
Life Scie... Level Life Science Analyst$105,953
Vendor Qu... Level Life Science Analyst$126,430
Vendor Qu... Level Life Science Analyst$149,791
$80,403 0 yr
$100,143 < 2 yrs
$105,953 2-4 yrs
$126,430 5-8 yrs
$149,791 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Life Science Analyst 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 Life Science Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $117,992.
  • California: $117,545.
  • Massachusetts: $115,978.

Top Paying Cities for Life Science Analysts

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:

  • San Jose: $134,414
  • San Francisco: $132,943
  • Oakland: $130,141

What Skills Can Increase a Life Science Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 12.32% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 4.32% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • Lean Six Sigma (Mentioned in 4.19% Job Postings): Applying the methods of Lean Six Sigma in reducing variation, waste, and cycle time to achieve customer satisfaction and bottom-line results.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 12.32%
Continuous Improvement 4.32%
Lean Six Sigma 4.19%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Life Science Analyst's salary.
  • Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Quality Strategy: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Improvement
$117,225
10%
Quality Strategy
$117,225
10%
Presentation
$115,093
8%
Analysis
$114,028
7%
Installation
$114,028
7%
Internal Audit
$112,962
6%
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Life Science Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Life Science Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Life Science Analyst positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Life Science Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Life Science Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$127,882$61.020%

Life Science Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Life Science Analyst'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Life Science Analyst

Salaries for a Life Science Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,174 in 2023 to around $88,909 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Life Science Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Life Science Analyst Over Time

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