Life Scientists (all other)

What Life scientists Do

All life scientists not listed separately.

Life scientist Salaries

• 2020 employment: 7,000
• May 2021 median annual wage: $81,500

Job Outlook for Life scientists

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 600
• Growth rate: 8 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Life scientist

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: None

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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