The median annual wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $125,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $130,100.
Pay spans roughly $84,240 at the 10th percentile to $203,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $60.49 per hour. An estimated 440 people work as life scientists, all other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $125,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $130,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $60.49 |
| 10th percentile | $84,240 |
| 90th percentile | $203,400 |
| Employment | 440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.