Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$52,150
- 25th Percentile — Junior$64,350
- 50th Percentile — Median$84,620
- 75th Percentile — Senior$126,770
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$169,900
The top 10% of Biological Science Professors earn $169,900 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $52,150, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (est.) | $159,402 | +55.0% |
| California | $146,810 | +42.8% |
| Alaska (est.) | $135,749 | +32.0% |
| Massachusetts | $134,120 | +30.4% |
| New Hampshire | $126,680 | +23.2% |
| New York | $114,100 | +10.9% |
| District of Columbia | $113,410 | +10.3% |
| Washington | $111,370 | +8.3% |
| Arizona | $110,880 | +7.8% |
| Michigan | $109,950 | +6.9% |
| Connecticut | $109,380 | +6.4% |
| Minnesota | $109,120 | +6.1% |
| Delaware | $108,550 | +5.6% |
| Illinois | $108,130 | +5.1% |
| Oregon | $107,030 | +4.1% |
| Georgia | $106,450 | +3.5% |
| Rhode Island | $105,470 | +2.6% |
| New Mexico | $105,120 | +2.2% |
| Missouri | $104,480 | +1.6% |
| Montana | $102,630 | -0.2% |
| Nebraska | $100,660 | -2.1% |
| Iowa | $100,360 | -2.4% |
| Colorado | $100,200 | -2.6% |
| Maryland | $98,930 | -3.8% |
| Idaho | $98,600 | -4.1% |
| Indiana | $97,940 | -4.8% |
| Maine | $97,880 | -4.8% |
| Wisconsin | $96,070 | -6.6% |
| Louisiana | $95,740 | -6.9% |
| Texas | $95,570 | -7.1% |
| Kansas | $95,460 | -7.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $95,300 | -7.3% |
| Vermont | $94,860 | -7.8% |
| Tennessee | $94,800 | -7.8% |
| Virginia | $93,310 | -9.3% |
| South Carolina | $93,250 | -9.3% |
| New Jersey | $92,210 | -10.3% |
| North Dakota | $91,500 | -11.0% |
| Alabama | $91,440 | -11.1% |
| Utah | $90,700 | -11.8% |
| Nevada | $89,550 | -12.9% |
| North Carolina | $87,520 | -14.9% |
| Wyoming | $85,360 | -17.0% |
| South Dakota | $83,890 | -18.4% |
| Ohio | $83,840 | -18.5% |
| Kentucky | $82,110 | -20.2% |
| Arkansas | $81,870 | -20.4% |
| Mississippi | $77,750 | -24.4% |
| Oklahoma | $76,680 | -25.4% |
| West Virginia | $75,960 | -26.1% |
| Florida | $66,170 | -35.7% |
What Factors Affect Biological Science Professors Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Biological Science Professors is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $146,810, while Florida pays $66,170 — a gap of $80,640 per year.
The middle half of Biological Science Professors earn between $64,350 and $126,770 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,150, while the top 10% earn more than $169,900.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Biological Science Professors?
The average salary for Biological Science Professors in the United States is $102,840 per year, with a median of $84,620.
What is the starting salary for Biological Science Professors?
Entry-level Biological Science Professors typically earn between $52,150 and $64,350 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Biological Science Professors the most?
California pays Biological Science Professors the most at $146,810 per year on average, followed by Massachusetts ($134,120) and New Hampshire ($126,680).
How much do Biological Science Professors make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $102,840, Biological Science Professors earn approximately $49.44 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Biological Science Professors a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 50,190 Biological Science Professors jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $102,840 and a median of $84,620 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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