Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,170 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Olympia earn between $88,630 and $118,560.
- $76K10th
- $89K25th
- $105KMedian
- $119K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,220 | $8,518 | $49.14 |
| Median | $105,250 | $8,771 | $50.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,630 | $7,386 | $42.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,560 | $9,880 | $57.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Olympia earn 10% less than the Washington average ($114,060) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $102,220 | $105,250 | $75,550 | $126,170 | 90 |
| Washington | $114,060 | $108,110 | $72,040 | $172,800 | 2,620 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Olympia
On the average salary of $102,220, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $80,742 a year, or $6,728 a month and $3,105 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $102,220 buys what about $98,601 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 5th of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($119,950).
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Olympia: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Olympia?
$49.15 an hour on average, and $50.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Olympia?
About $80,742 a year ($6,728 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,220. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.86, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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