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Science

Life scientists, all other

All life scientists not listed separately.

Median pay

$93,750

Growth to 2035

+6%

faster than average

Openings a year

400

Time to qualify*

Minimal

* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.

Pay

Life scientists, all other

$93,75010% earn under $58,670 · middle half $68,990–$131,910 · top 10% over $186,260
Bar: middle 50% of workers. Line: 10th to 90th percentile. Dot: median. BLS OEWS, May 2025, national.

Getting in

Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
On-the-job training
None
Prior experience
None

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What the work is like

Life scientists, all other

Dealing with the public

Rarely
Constantly

Time pressure

Rarely
Constantly

Freedom to make decisions

Little
A lot
Average worker ratings, 1 to 5. O*NET 31.0 work context survey.

Core tasks

Outlook and AI

Life scientists, all other held 8,000 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 8,500 by 2035 (+6%, faster than average; all jobs: +3.5%).

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