Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $72,550 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 40
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $98,550

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 120% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $137,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $131,250
    New Haven, CT $124,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,080

    Nearby metros — Biological Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $98,490
    Tucson, AZ $91,460
    Flagstaff, AZ $82,220

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $67,770
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $83,330
    Urban and Regional Planners $63,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Yuma, AZ is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Biological Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Yuma, AZ is 22.3% below the national median of $93,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Scientists, All Other in Yuma?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.