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Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Biochemistry Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $72,071
    "Salary Value"  is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
  • Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 8.7%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $34,928/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $29,928/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $22,586/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $18,336/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $29,059/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $24,416/yr

All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.

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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.

For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".

Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.

Overall Salary Value: $72,071

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Massachusetts ($106,254) in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($87,031).

Fairbanks, AK $87,031
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,713
$82,595
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Dothan, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($72,910).

Auburn-Opelika, AL $49,310
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $53,620
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $52,850
Decatur, AL $68,170
Dothan, AL $72,910
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $58,890
Gadsden, AL $66,580
Huntsville, AL $55,643
Mobile, AL $55,940
Montgomery, AL $57,518
Tuscaloosa, AL $63,457
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,740
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $55,583
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $61,830
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,190
$58,588
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

Pine Bluff, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($92,070).

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $71,373
Fort Smith, AR-OK $56,450
Hot Springs, AR $54,660
Jonesboro, AR $50,500
Pine Bluff, AR $92,070
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $52,840
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $55,930
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $57,263
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $56,010
$62,847
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($92,859).

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $83,270
Tucson, AZ $92,859
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $74,308
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,350
Prescott, AZ $55,880
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $77,640
Yuma, AZ $62,640
$80,353
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($142,926).

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $117,387
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $116,051
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $103,984
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $126,214
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $142,926
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,237
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $119,165
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $92,838
Santa Rosa, CA $101,268
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $117,770
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,607
Chico, CA $89,230
El Centro, CA $88,295
Fresno, CA $73,297
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $94,743
Modesto, CA $90,185
Salinas, CA $82,853
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $94,120
Stockton-Lodi, CA $77,450
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $86,240
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $65,933
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $88,470
Madera, CA $70,410
Merced, CA $65,090
Napa, CA $78,470
Redding, CA $61,830
Visalia-Porterville, CA $47,455
Yuba City, CA $70,450
$104,070
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($91,699).

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $91,699
Fort Collins, CO $91,135
Colorado Springs, CO $62,443
Grand Junction, CO $66,140
Greeley, CO $55,355
Pueblo, CO $72,530
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $53,800
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $51,843
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,575
$74,478
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($115,448).

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $105,840
New Haven, CT $115,448
Danbury, CT $66,720
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $94,770
Waterbury, CT $75,840
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $65,190
$101,891
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($86,918).

Gainesville, FL $81,375
Jacksonville, FL $76,934
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $79,358
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $67,497
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $68,749
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,918
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $74,756
Tallahassee, FL $61,203
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $77,070
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $74,928
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,468
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $57,970
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $68,600
Port St. Lucie, FL $74,577
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $73,300
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $51,780
Homosassa Springs, FL $55,430
Ocala, FL $49,010
Panama City, FL $60,340
Punta Gorda, FL $45,070
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $53,700
Sebring, FL $48,230
The Villages, FL $72,540
$71,193
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($90,353).

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $90,353
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $76,137
Savannah, GA $88,985
Brunswick, GA $53,900
Columbus, GA-AL $62,260
Dalton, GA $52,590
Gainesville, GA $35,220
Hinesville, GA $64,290
Macon, GA $43,150
Rome, GA $63,960
Valdosta, GA $57,970
Warner Robins, GA $49,750
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $54,830
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,800
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $52,090
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $49,705
$68,510
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($80,317).

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $80,317
Urban Honolulu, HI $70,910
$77,965
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($112,860).

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $112,860
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $79,919
Iowa City, IA $75,726
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $79,225
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $107,768
Cedar Rapids, IA $64,050
Dubuque, IA $50,130
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $59,140
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $54,900
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $56,350
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $53,830
$79,354
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($64,188).

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $64,188
Coeur d'Alene, ID $49,343
Idaho Falls, ID $57,073
Lewiston, ID-WA $44,070
Pocatello, ID $51,910
Twin Falls, ID $44,007
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $47,530
$53,242
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Peoria, IL metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($81,080).

Peoria, IL $81,080
Carbondale-Marion, IL $61,910
Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,700
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $62,490
Danville, IL $66,460
Decatur, IL $46,790
Kankakee, IL $73,800
Rockford, IL $57,840
Springfield, IL $69,510
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $66,330
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,550
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $56,350
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $59,410
$66,306
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($68,070).

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $59,928
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $68,070
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $67,295
Terre Haute, IN $61,113
Columbus, IN $49,980
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $58,760
Evansville, IN-KY $57,640
Fort Wayne, IN $51,960
Kokomo, IN $49,290
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $46,015
Muncie, IN $54,050
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $54,490
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $46,600
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,275
$57,435
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($79,210).

Manhattan, KS $71,362
Topeka, KS $71,526
Wichita, KS $79,210
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $70,450
$73,009
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($84,296).

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $84,296
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,210
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $64,000
Lexington-Fayette, KY $56,480
Owensboro, KY $41,785
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,080
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,935
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $58,300
$65,588
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($82,576).

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $82,576
Baton Rouge, LA $64,420
Hammond, LA $63,270
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $62,800
Lafayette, LA $65,180
Lake Charles, LA $62,210
Monroe, LA $49,750
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $68,660
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $56,220
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $52,910
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $57,090
$66,039
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($165,880).

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $165,880
Springfield, MA-CT $98,227
Worcester, MA-CT $104,610
Leominster-Gardner, MA $70,250
New Bedford, MA $70,060
Pittsfield, MA $77,510
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $71,325
$106,254
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($103,738).

Salisbury, MD-DE $103,738
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $82,257
California-Lexington Park, MD $88,180
Cumberland, MD-WV $74,170
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,390
$88,284
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($120,168).

Portland-South Portland, ME $120,168
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $90,543
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $82,055
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $71,200
$93,758
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($93,853).

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $93,853
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $74,996
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $81,537
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,342
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $74,136
Jackson, MI $62,560
Flint, MI $70,950
Midland, MI $86,060
Monroe, MI $80,860
Muskegon, MI $55,870
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $62,810
Saginaw, MI $65,510
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,005
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,255
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $49,820
$74,452
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($107,190).

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $107,190
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $92,064
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $70,150
Rochester, MN $70,930
St. Cloud, MN $65,730
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,025
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $56,070
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,480
$84,715
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($98,048).

Kansas City, MO-KS $98,048
St. Louis, MO-IL $77,051
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $67,525
Columbia, MO $59,850
Jefferson City, MO $67,390
Joplin, MO $59,280
St. Joseph, MO-KS $55,760
Springfield, MO $56,915
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $59,555
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $59,600
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $67,650
$72,906
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($84,455).

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $84,455
Hattiesburg, MS $59,670
Jackson, MS $52,160
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $51,780
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $50,958
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $66,860
$62,696
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($73,570).

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,570
Great Falls, MT $59,210
Missoula, MT $45,703
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $60,200
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $47,477
$60,010
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($113,579).

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $113,579
Greensboro-High Point, NC $100,298
Raleigh, NC $99,840
Wilmington, NC $86,073
Winston-Salem, NC $103,660
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $73,507
Greenville, NC $79,010
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,185
Burlington, NC $61,900
Fayetteville, NC $66,215
Goldsboro, NC $63,550
Jacksonville, NC $65,250
New Bern, NC $61,840
Rocky Mount, NC $53,370
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $51,303
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,940
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $58,345
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $58,400
$84,047
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($65,490).

Fargo, ND-MN $50,637
Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,490
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,660
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,090
$57,505
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($74,892).

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $74,892
Lincoln, NE $52,900
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $48,750
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $53,010
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $52,623
$63,490
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($63,825).

Manchester, NH $60,635
Portsmouth, NH-ME $63,825
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,355
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $58,820
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $55,750
$57,502
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($103,343).

Ocean City, NJ $80,879
Trenton, NJ $103,343
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $87,310
$91,094
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($79,183).

Santa Fe, NM $78,060
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,107
Farmington, NM $64,710
Las Cruces, NM $63,360
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $79,183
$73,951
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($98,070).

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $98,070
Reno, NV $83,080
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $64,000
$85,533
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($125,671).

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $90,585
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $125,671
Rochester, NY $113,977
Syracuse, NY $93,209
Ithaca, NY $77,703
Binghamton, NY $70,515
Elmira, NY $73,620
Glens Falls, NY $71,250
Kingston, NY $71,610
Utica-Rome, NY $64,113
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $63,440
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $63,520
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $50,467
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $59,770
$90,124
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($102,387).

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,387
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $91,022
Columbus, OH $92,116
Dayton, OH $99,727
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $90,515
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $75,508
Toledo, OH $63,323
Canton-Massillon, OH $56,770
Lima, OH $59,850
Mansfield, OH $61,030
Springfield, OH $65,790
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $57,050
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,220
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $70,435
$84,446
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($93,460).

Tulsa, OK $88,751
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $93,460
Lawton, OK $70,410
Oklahoma City, OK $65,830
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,650
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $61,660
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,190
$78,365
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($98,826).

Corvallis, OR $98,826
Eugene, OR $78,235
Medford, OR $71,520
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,996
Salem, OR $88,649
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $71,032
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $71,797
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $73,678
Bend-Redmond, OR $62,690
Grants Pass, OR $49,020
$79,104
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($111,360).

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $86,119
Lancaster, PA $71,542
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $111,360
Pittsburgh, PA $82,161
Reading, PA $98,103
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $77,883
York-Hanover, PA $69,305
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,690
Altoona, PA $56,060
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $61,210
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $56,670
East Stroudsburg, PA $62,270
Erie, PA $81,800
Gettysburg, PA $55,190
Johnstown, PA $55,080
Lebanon, PA $75,210
State College, PA $65,520
Williamsport, PA $62,110
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $67,220
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,300
$80,707
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($65,113).

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $65,113
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $37,860
Arecibo, PR $36,770
Mayaguez, PR $41,530
Ponce, PR $33,970
San German, PR $35,630
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $41,090
$47,173
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($74,640).

Columbia, SC $69,838
Florence, SC $52,455
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $74,640
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $62,390
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $69,120
Spartanburg, SC $63,860
Sumter, SC $60,040
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $54,060
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,950
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,000
$62,999
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($62,140).

Sioux Falls, SD $62,140
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,973
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,777
$52,081
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($93,693).

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $93,693
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $83,130
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $66,550
Clarksville, TN-KY $64,300
Cleveland, TN $53,760
Jackson, TN $55,450
Johnson City, TN $68,540
Knoxville, TN $70,063
Morristown, TN $61,920
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $52,270
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $53,090
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $53,240
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $65,520
$74,578
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

Midland, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($99,808).

College Station-Bryan, TX $69,735
Corpus Christi, TX $97,548
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,051
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $91,434
Killeen-Temple, TX $85,493
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $74,594
Midland, TX $99,808
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $85,271
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $95,860
El Paso, TX $44,960
Amarillo, TX $59,530
Austin-Round Rock, TX $61,220
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $70,010
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $44,120
Laredo, TX $54,740
Longview, TX $58,680
Lubbock, TX $57,590
Odessa, TX $55,740
San Angelo, TX $49,840
Sherman-Denison, TX $58,910
Texarkana, TX-AR $64,370
Tyler, TX $50,220
Victoria, TX $65,120
Waco, TX $51,530
Wichita Falls, TX $59,750
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $61,020
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $41,123
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $55,570
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $53,963
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,940
$74,490
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($90,925).

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $90,925
Provo-Orem, UT $87,533
Salt Lake City, UT $75,848
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $65,736
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,180
St. George, UT $39,085
$72,980
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($98,730).

Lynchburg, VA $69,688
Richmond, VA $92,057
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $84,166
Charlottesville, VA $62,267
Harrisonburg, VA $67,040
Roanoke, VA $67,272
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $60,330
Winchester, VA-WV $60,390
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $59,670
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $67,023
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $98,730
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $51,977
$72,915
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($75,640).

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $75,640
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $58,717
$69,999
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Madison, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($92,673).

Madison, WI $92,673
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $77,495
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $82,368
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,750
Eau Claire, WI $62,820
Fond du Lac, WI $60,360
Green Bay, WI $55,390
Janesville-Beloit, WI $74,820
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,980
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $71,330
Racine, WI $72,020
Sheboygan, WI $60,590
Wausau, WI $53,370
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,540
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,980
$76,432
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($95,578).

Morgantown, WV $95,578
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $85,030
Charleston, WV $54,590
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,470
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $59,480
Wheeling, WV-OH $63,050
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $63,420
$75,548
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($67,938).

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $67,938
Cheyenne, WY $65,348
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $58,988
$65,053

Bachelor's

Average Salary Median: $68,757

The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is New Jersey ($99,414) in the Trenton, NJ metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($94,430) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $94,430
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,787
$89,108
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)

Dothan, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($72,910) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Auburn-Opelika, AL $49,310
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $53,620
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $52,850
Decatur, AL $68,170
Dothan, AL $72,910
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $58,890
Gadsden, AL $66,580
Huntsville, AL $57,203
Mobile, AL $54,267
Montgomery, AL $53,610
Tuscaloosa, AL $58,240
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,740
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $57,760
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $61,830
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $58,180
$58,277
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)

Pine Bluff, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($92,070) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $71,400
Fort Smith, AR-OK $56,450
Hot Springs, AR $54,660
Jonesboro, AR $50,500
Pine Bluff, AR $92,070
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $52,840
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $55,930
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $54,680
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $56,010
$60,504
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($90,204) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $83,270
Tucson, AZ $90,204
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $74,308
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,350
Prescott, AZ $55,880
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $77,640
Yuma, AZ $62,640
$71,042
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($148,853) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $118,896
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $120,620
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $101,955
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $126,358
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $148,853
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $138,457
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $118,694
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,848
Santa Rosa, CA $98,856
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $112,040
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,886
Chico, CA $67,410
El Centro, CA $73,910
Fresno, CA $54,255
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,515
Modesto, CA $57,750
Salinas, CA $62,410
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $76,270
Stockton-Lodi, CA $52,145
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,410
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,810
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $88,470
Madera, CA $70,410
Merced, CA $65,090
Napa, CA $78,470
Redding, CA $61,830
Visalia-Porterville, CA $47,455
Yuba City, CA $70,450
$83,912
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($99,322) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $98,108
Fort Collins, CO $99,322
Colorado Springs, CO $60,530
Grand Junction, CO $66,140
Greeley, CO $55,355
Pueblo, CO $72,530
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $53,800
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $51,420
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,575
$67,753
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($116,786) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $103,718
New Haven, CT $116,786
Danbury, CT $66,720
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $94,770
Waterbury, CT $75,840
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $65,190
$87,171
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($86,918) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Gainesville, FL $81,375
Jacksonville, FL $74,796
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,122
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $66,742
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $70,353
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,918
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $74,756
Tallahassee, FL $61,203
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $75,068
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $74,928
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,468
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $47,225
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $50,730
Port St. Lucie, FL $59,225
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $73,300
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $51,780
Homosassa Springs, FL $55,430
Ocala, FL $49,010
Panama City, FL $60,340
Punta Gorda, FL $45,070
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $53,700
Sebring, FL $48,230
The Villages, FL $72,540
$63,926
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($95,702) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $95,702
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $82,682
Savannah, GA $88,985
Brunswick, GA $53,900
Columbus, GA-AL $62,260
Dalton, GA $52,590
Gainesville, GA $35,220
Hinesville, GA $64,290
Macon, GA $43,150
Rome, GA $63,960
Valdosta, GA $57,970
Warner Robins, GA $49,750
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $51,150
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $61,350
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $52,090
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $49,705
$60,297
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($80,317) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $80,317
Urban Honolulu, HI $70,910
$75,613
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($121,908) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $121,908
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $78,740
Iowa City, IA $78,187
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $80,140
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $107,768
Cedar Rapids, IA $64,050
Dubuque, IA $50,130
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $59,140
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $54,900
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $52,480
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $53,830
$72,843
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($64,188) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $64,188
Coeur d'Alene, ID $49,343
Idaho Falls, ID $52,843
Lewiston, ID-WA $44,070
Pocatello, ID $51,910
Twin Falls, ID $44,007
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $47,530
$50,556
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)

Peoria, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($81,080) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Peoria, IL $81,080
Carbondale-Marion, IL $61,910
Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,700
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $62,490
Danville, IL $66,460
Decatur, IL $46,790
Kankakee, IL $73,800
Rockford, IL $57,840
Springfield, IL $69,510
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $66,330
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,880
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $56,350
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $59,410
$62,965
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)

Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($74,940) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $65,263
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $72,345
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $57,430
Terre Haute, IN $63,590
Columbus, IN $58,760
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $74,940
Evansville, IN-KY $72,620
Fort Wayne, IN $60,650
Kokomo, IN $49,290
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $48,910
Muncie, IN $58,570
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $54,490
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $55,260
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,150
$60,233
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($79,210) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS $71,362
Topeka, KS $71,526
Wichita, KS $79,210
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $71,766
$73,466
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($87,013) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $87,013
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,278
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $64,000
Lexington-Fayette, KY $56,480
Owensboro, KY $41,785
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,080
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,270
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $52,910
$59,477
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($84,787) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $84,787
Baton Rouge, LA $64,420
Hammond, LA $63,270
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $62,800
Lafayette, LA $65,180
Lake Charles, LA $62,210
Monroe, LA $49,750
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $68,660
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $56,220
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $52,910
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $57,090
$62,482
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($165,880) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $165,880
Springfield, MA-CT $101,684
Worcester, MA-CT $109,380
Leominster-Gardner, MA $70,250
New Bedford, MA $70,060
Pittsfield, MA $77,510
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $65,990
$94,393
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($102,208) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE $102,208
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $78,784
California-Lexington Park, MD $88,180
Cumberland, MD-WV $74,170
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,390
$80,946
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($120,168) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Portland-South Portland, ME $120,168
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $90,543
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $83,100
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $71,200
$91,253
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($93,126) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $93,126
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $79,052
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $81,786
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,842
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,267
Jackson, MI $63,350
Flint, MI $70,950
Midland, MI $86,060
Monroe, MI $80,860
Muskegon, MI $55,870
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $62,810
Saginaw, MI $65,510
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,005
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,255
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $49,820
$69,304
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($119,115) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $119,115
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $97,535
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $70,150
Rochester, MN $70,930
St. Cloud, MN $65,730
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,025
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $56,070
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,480
$73,879
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($98,048) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $98,048
St. Louis, MO-IL $81,158
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $68,742
Columbia, MO $59,850
Jefferson City, MO $67,390
Joplin, MO $59,280
St. Joseph, MO-KS $55,760
Springfield, MO $52,040
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $54,370
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $59,600
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $67,650
$65,808
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($90,758) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $90,758
Hattiesburg, MS $59,670
Jackson, MS $52,160
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $50,303
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $48,663
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $66,860
$61,402
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($73,570) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,570
Great Falls, MT $59,210
Missoula, MT $45,703
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $46,470
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $47,477
$54,486
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($117,098) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $117,098
Greensboro-High Point, NC $109,095
Raleigh, NC $105,462
Wilmington, NC $91,918
Winston-Salem, NC $113,630
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $63,160
Greenville, NC $51,360
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $53,900
Burlington, NC $61,900
Fayetteville, NC $72,120
Goldsboro, NC $63,550
Jacksonville, NC $65,250
New Bern, NC $61,840
Rocky Mount, NC $53,370
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,640
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,940
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,100
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $55,370
$71,372
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)

Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($65,490) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $50,637
Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,490
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,660
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,090
$58,469
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($78,633) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $78,633
Lincoln, NE $52,900
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $48,750
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $53,010
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $47,750
$56,209
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($76,270) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $72,660
Portsmouth, NH-ME $76,270
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $59,340
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,100
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $57,585
$66,791
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($111,757) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $90,400
Trenton, NJ $111,757
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $96,086
$99,414
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($84,860) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Santa Fe, NM $75,980
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $75,085
Farmington, NM $64,710
Las Cruces, NM $63,360
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $84,860
$72,799
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($98,070) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $98,070
Reno, NV $80,133
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $64,000
$80,734
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($131,970) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $91,253
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $131,970
Rochester, NY $125,130
Syracuse, NY $107,650
Ithaca, NY $51,470
Binghamton, NY $62,330
Elmira, NY $73,620
Glens Falls, NY $71,250
Kingston, NY $71,610
Utica-Rome, NY $54,345
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $63,440
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $49,500
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $48,005
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $59,770
$75,810
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($117,193) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $117,193
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $96,160
Columbus, OH $91,336
Dayton, OH $103,892
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $95,666
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $75,612
Toledo, OH $54,935
Canton-Massillon, OH $56,770
Lima, OH $59,850
Mansfield, OH $61,030
Springfield, OH $65,790
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $57,050
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,270
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,020
$76,112
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($95,718) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $95,718
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $93,460
Lawton, OK $70,410
Oklahoma City, OK $65,830
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,650
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $61,660
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,190
$72,417
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)

Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($98,826) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR $98,826
Eugene, OR $78,235
Medford, OR $71,520
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $94,148
Salem, OR $83,267
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $71,032
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $71,797
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $73,678
Bend-Redmond, OR $62,690
Grants Pass, OR $49,020
$75,421
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($117,692) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $88,190
Lancaster, PA $71,542
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $117,692
Pittsburgh, PA $83,196
Reading, PA $98,103
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $49,885
York-Hanover, PA $60,900
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,050
Altoona, PA $56,060
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $61,210
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $56,670
East Stroudsburg, PA $62,270
Erie, PA $67,900
Gettysburg, PA $55,190
Johnstown, PA $55,080
Lebanon, PA $75,210
State College, PA $65,520
Williamsport, PA $62,110
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $59,150
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,300
$68,361
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($69,280) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $69,280
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $37,860
Arecibo, PR $36,770
Mayaguez, PR $41,530
Ponce, PR $33,970
San German, PR $35,630
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $41,090
$42,304
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($74,640) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $69,838
Florence, SC $52,455
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $74,640
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $62,390
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $69,120
Spartanburg, SC $63,860
Sumter, SC $60,040
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $54,060
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,950
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,000
$62,335
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($51,847) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $51,847
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,973
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,777
$47,532
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($97,943) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $97,943
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $83,833
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $64,330
Clarksville, TN-KY $64,300
Cleveland, TN $53,760
Jackson, TN $55,450
Johnson City, TN $68,540
Knoxville, TN $55,845
Morristown, TN $61,920
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $52,270
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $50,120
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $53,240
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $65,520
$63,621
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)

Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($105,735) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $66,115
Corpus Christi, TX $97,548
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $97,352
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $96,272
Killeen-Temple, TX $96,860
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $81,112
Midland, TX $99,808
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $93,515
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $105,735
El Paso, TX $58,420
Amarillo, TX $59,530
Austin-Round Rock, TX $61,220
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $70,010
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $44,120
Laredo, TX $54,740
Longview, TX $58,680
Lubbock, TX $43,480
Odessa, TX $55,740
San Angelo, TX $49,840
Sherman-Denison, TX $58,910
Texarkana, TX-AR $64,370
Tyler, TX $42,375
Victoria, TX $65,120
Waco, TX $51,530
Wichita Falls, TX $59,750
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $66,130
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $40,205
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $55,570
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $55,700
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,940
$67,623
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($90,925) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $90,925
Provo-Orem, UT $87,533
Salt Lake City, UT $77,782
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $65,736
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,180
St. George, UT $39,085
$70,540
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($98,730) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA $69,688
Richmond, VA $92,057
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $85,805
Charlottesville, VA $65,700
Harrisonburg, VA $67,040
Roanoke, VA $57,237
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $60,330
Winchester, VA-WV $60,390
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $59,670
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,270
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $98,730
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $51,977
$69,491
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($80,032) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $80,032
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,690
$71,361
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)

Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($98,158) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $98,158
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $78,803
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $88,455
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $81,564
Eau Claire, WI $62,820
Fond du Lac, WI $60,360
Green Bay, WI $55,390
Janesville-Beloit, WI $74,820
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,980
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $71,330
Racine, WI $72,020
Sheboygan, WI $60,590
Wausau, WI $53,370
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,540
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,980
$68,412
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($97,586) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Morgantown, WV $97,586
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $85,030
Charleston, WV $54,590
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,470
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $59,480
Wheeling, WV-OH $63,050
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $57,190
$68,057
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($72,403) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $72,403
Cheyenne, WY $69,960
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,030
$68,464

Doctorate

Average Salary Median: $75,386

The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is California ($116,542) in the Vallejo-Fairfield, CA metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($68,535) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $68,535
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $63,490
$66,013
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)

Tuscaloosa, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($73,890) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Auburn-Opelika, AL N/A
Birmingham-Hoover, AL N/A
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL N/A
Decatur, AL N/A
Dothan, AL N/A
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL N/A
Gadsden, AL N/A
Huntsville, AL $50,960
Mobile, AL $60,960
Montgomery, AL $69,240
Tuscaloosa, AL $73,890
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $51,230
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $70,210
$62,748
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Doctorate)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($71,210) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $71,210
Fort Smith, AR-OK N/A
Hot Springs, AR N/A
Jonesboro, AR N/A
Pine Bluff, AR N/A
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $62,430
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
$66,820
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Doctorate)

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($99,495) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ N/A
Tucson, AZ $99,495
Arizona nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ N/A
Prescott, AZ N/A
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ N/A
Yuma, AZ N/A
$99,495
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($146,420) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $109,840
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,630
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $110,070
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $125,780
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $125,145
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,920
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $121,520
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $107,790
Santa Rosa, CA $113,330
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $146,420
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,210
Chico, CA $111,050
El Centro, CA $102,680
Fresno, CA $111,380
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $122,970
Modesto, CA $122,620
Salinas, CA $123,740
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $111,970
Stockton-Lodi, CA $128,060
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $114,070
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $106,180
Hanford-Corcoran, CA N/A
Madera, CA N/A
Merced, CA N/A
Napa, CA N/A
Redding, CA N/A
Visalia-Porterville, CA N/A
Yuba City, CA N/A
$116,542
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($72,470) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $72,470
Fort Collins, CO $50,200
Colorado Springs, CO $66,270
Grand Junction, CO N/A
Greeley, CO N/A
Pueblo, CO N/A
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,690
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
$60,408
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Doctorate)

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($116,450) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $116,450
New Haven, CT $108,760
Danbury, CT N/A
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI N/A
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$112,605
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)

Port St. Lucie, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($105,280) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Gainesville, FL N/A
Jacksonville, FL $82,280
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $89,065
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $71,270
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $63,935
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL N/A
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL N/A
Tallahassee, FL N/A
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $82,075
South Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $68,715
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $104,340
Port St. Lucie, FL $105,280
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL N/A
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL N/A
Homosassa Springs, FL N/A
Ocala, FL N/A
Panama City, FL N/A
Punta Gorda, FL N/A
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL N/A
Sebring, FL N/A
The Villages, FL N/A
$83,370
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Doctorate)

Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($76,250) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $63,610
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,775
Savannah, GA N/A
Brunswick, GA N/A
Columbus, GA-AL N/A
Dalton, GA N/A
Gainesville, GA N/A
Hinesville, GA N/A
Macon, GA N/A
Rome, GA N/A
Valdosta, GA N/A
Warner Robins, GA N/A
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $58,510
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $76,250
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$64,536
Hawaii N/A
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($83,455) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $67,620
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $83,455
Iowa City, IA $60,960
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $74,650
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Cedar Rapids, IA N/A
Dubuque, IA N/A
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD N/A
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA N/A
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $67,960
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
$70,929
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Doctorate)

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($69,760) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area N/A
Coeur d'Alene, ID N/A
Idaho Falls, ID $69,760
Lewiston, ID-WA N/A
Pocatello, ID N/A
Twin Falls, ID N/A
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area N/A
$69,760
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Doctorate)

West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($69,220) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Peoria, IL N/A
Carbondale-Marion, IL N/A
Champaign-Urbana, IL N/A
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI N/A
Danville, IL N/A
Decatur, IL N/A
Kankakee, IL N/A
Rockford, IL N/A
Springfield, IL N/A
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $69,220
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
$69,220
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($77,160) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $38,590
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,795
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $77,160
Terre Haute, IN $59,875
Columbus, IN $41,200
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $42,580
Evansville, IN-KY $42,660
Fort Wayne, IN $43,270
Kokomo, IN N/A
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
Muncie, IN $49,530
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI N/A
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $37,940
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,400
$48,593
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Doctorate)

Kansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($63,870) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS N/A
Topeka, KS N/A
Wichita, KS N/A
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $63,870
$63,870
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($67,990) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $67,990
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $64,870
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY N/A
Owensboro, KY N/A
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,600
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,690
$63,288
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Doctorate)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($69,310) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $69,310
Baton Rouge, LA N/A
Hammond, LA N/A
Houma-Thibodaux, LA N/A
Lafayette, LA N/A
Lake Charles, LA N/A
Monroe, LA N/A
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA N/A
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
$69,310
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)

Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($92,685) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH N/A
Springfield, MA-CT $89,585
Worcester, MA-CT $92,685
Leominster-Gardner, MA N/A
New Bedford, MA N/A
Pittsfield, MA N/A
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,660
$86,310
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Doctorate)

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($109,860) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE $109,860
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $99,620
California-Lexington Park, MD N/A
Cumberland, MD-WV N/A
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV N/A
$104,740
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($76,830) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Portland-South Portland, ME N/A
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $76,830
Lewiston-Auburn, ME N/A
$76,830
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($95,670) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $95,670
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $64,855
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $80,915
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,840
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $78,440
Jackson, MI $61,770
Flint, MI N/A
Midland, MI N/A
Monroe, MI N/A
Muskegon, MI N/A
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI N/A
Saginaw, MI N/A
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
$75,582
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Doctorate)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($83,340) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,340
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,180
Mankato-North Mankato, MN N/A
Rochester, MN N/A
St. Cloud, MN N/A
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$76,760
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)

North Missouri nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($64,740) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS N/A
St. Louis, MO-IL $64,730
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,440
Columbia, MO N/A
Jefferson City, MO N/A
Joplin, MO N/A
St. Joseph, MO-KS N/A
Springfield, MO $61,790
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $64,740
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
$63,175
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)

Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($66,860) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $52,940
Hattiesburg, MS $59,670
Jackson, MS $52,160
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $56,210
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $54,400
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $66,860
$57,040
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Doctorate)

West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($101,390) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Great Falls, MT N/A
Missoula, MT N/A
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $101,390
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area N/A
$101,390
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Doctorate)

Greenville, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($106,660) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $92,460
Greensboro-High Point, NC $65,110
Raleigh, NC $82,975
Wilmington, NC $56,850
Winston-Salem, NC $63,780
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,680
Greenville, NC $106,660
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $64,470
Burlington, NC N/A
Fayetteville, NC $60,310
Goldsboro, NC N/A
Jacksonville, NC N/A
New Bern, NC N/A
Rocky Mount, NC N/A
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $62,630
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,590
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,430
$71,245
North Dakota N/A
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Doctorate)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($67,410) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $67,410
Lincoln, NE N/A
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,370
$64,890
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Doctorate)

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($52,080) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $48,610
Portsmouth, NH-ME $51,380
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $39,370
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,540
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $52,080
$48,196
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($78,100) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $57,075
Trenton, NJ $78,100
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $65,370
$66,848
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Doctorate)

Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($88,460) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Santa Fe, NM $88,460
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,240
Farmington, NM N/A
Las Cruces, NM N/A
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $62,150
$70,617
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Doctorate)

Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($91,920) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV N/A
Reno, NV $91,920
Nevada nonmetropolitan area N/A
$91,920
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($106,775) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $88,580
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $106,775
Rochester, NY $86,095
Syracuse, NY $57,105
Ithaca, NY $103,935
Binghamton, NY $78,700
Elmira, NY N/A
Glens Falls, NY N/A
Kingston, NY N/A
Utica-Rome, NY $83,650
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY N/A
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $91,560
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $55,390
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
$83,532
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($94,065) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $72,775
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $65,330
Columbus, OH $94,065
Dayton, OH $78,900
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $64,760
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,990
Toledo, OH $80,100
Canton-Massillon, OH N/A
Lima, OH N/A
Mansfield, OH N/A
Springfield, OH N/A
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA N/A
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $70,170
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,850
$75,104
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Doctorate)

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($71,335) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $71,335
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lawton, OK N/A
Oklahoma City, OK N/A
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
$71,335
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Doctorate)

Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($120,940) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR N/A
Eugene, OR N/A
Medford, OR N/A
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,540
Salem, OR $120,940
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Bend-Redmond, OR N/A
Grants Pass, OR N/A
$103,240
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Doctorate)

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($105,880) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $80,940
Lancaster, PA N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,530
Pittsburgh, PA $79,575
Reading, PA N/A
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $105,880
York-Hanover, PA $77,710
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,510
Altoona, PA N/A
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA N/A
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA N/A
East Stroudsburg, PA N/A
Erie, PA $95,700
Gettysburg, PA N/A
Johnstown, PA N/A
Lebanon, PA N/A
State College, PA N/A
Williamsport, PA N/A
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,290
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
$85,767
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Doctorate)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($40,110) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $40,110
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR N/A
Arecibo, PR N/A
Mayaguez, PR N/A
Ponce, PR N/A
San German, PR N/A
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area N/A
$40,110
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina N/A
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Doctorate)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($93,020) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $93,020
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area N/A
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$93,020
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Doctorate)

Knoxville, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($98,500) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $68,190
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $81,020
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $67,660
Clarksville, TN-KY N/A
Cleveland, TN N/A
Jackson, TN N/A
Johnson City, TN N/A
Knoxville, TN $98,500
Morristown, TN N/A
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $56,060
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
$74,286
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Doctorate)

Lubbock, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($85,810) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $80,595
Corpus Christi, TX N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,150
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $76,920
Killeen-Temple, TX $62,760
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $58,300
Midland, TX N/A
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,540
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $56,360
El Paso, TX $38,230
Amarillo, TX N/A
Austin-Round Rock, TX N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX N/A
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX N/A
Laredo, TX N/A
Longview, TX N/A
Lubbock, TX $85,810
Odessa, TX N/A
San Angelo, TX N/A
Sherman-Denison, TX N/A
Texarkana, TX-AR N/A
Tyler, TX $65,910
Victoria, TX N/A
Waco, TX N/A
Wichita Falls, TX N/A
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $55,910
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $42,960
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $50,490
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
$62,072
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Doctorate)

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($66,180) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT N/A
Provo-Orem, UT N/A
Salt Lake City, UT $66,180
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area N/A
St. George, UT N/A
$66,180
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)

Roanoke, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($82,325) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA N/A
Richmond, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $74,330
Charlottesville, VA $55,400
Harrisonburg, VA N/A
Roanoke, VA $82,325
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $70,530
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$70,646
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,680
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,770
$52,225
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Doctorate)

Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($81,705) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $81,705
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $73,570
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,020
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $76,680
Eau Claire, WI N/A
Fond du Lac, WI N/A
Green Bay, WI N/A
Janesville-Beloit, WI N/A
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN N/A
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI N/A
Racine, WI N/A
Sheboygan, WI N/A
Wausau, WI N/A
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
$72,494
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($85,540) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Morgantown, WV $85,540
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Charleston, WV N/A
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH N/A
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV N/A
Wheeling, WV-OH N/A
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,880
$80,710
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($60,735) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $54,540
Cheyenne, WY $60,735
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $54,945
$56,740

8 Jobs Attainable With This Degree

The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a bachelor's degree.  For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $68,757.  For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $75,386. 

  Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Salary Ratio: 0.79    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Agricultural Research Director
  • Agriculture Research Director
  • Analytical Services Manager
  • Chemical Engineer Supervisor
  • Chemical Plant Technical Director
  • Chemical Process Exploration Manager
  • Clinical Project Manager
  • Clinical Trials Manager
  • Environmental Program Manager
  • Environmental Research Project Manager
  • Geochemical Manager
  • Geological Manager
  • Geophysical Manager
  • Gravity Manager
  • Lab Director (Laboratory Director)
  • Lab Manager (Laboratory Manager)
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Natural Sciences Manager
  • Ocean Program Administrator
  • Quarrying Manager
  • Research Administrator
  • Research and Development Director (R and D Director)
  • Research Coordinator
  • Research Development Director
  • Research Development Manager
  • Research Director
  • Research Manager
  • Research Project Coordinator
  • Water Team Leader
  • Wild Life Manager
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

Salary Ratio: 0.79    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Clinical Data Coordinator
  • Clinical Manager
  • Clinical Program Coordinator
  • Clinical Program Manager
  • Clinical Project Manager
  • Clinical Research Administrator
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Clinical Research Director
  • Clinical Research Manager
  • Clinical Research Monitor
  • Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
  • Clinical Study Manager
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator
  • Clinical Trial Manager
  • Clinical Trials Manager
  • Research Coordinator
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

Salary Ratio: 0.79    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Community Resource Consultant
  • Environmental Resource Specialist
  • Hydrotechnical Specialist
  • Hydrotechnician
  • Power Supply Engineer
  • Resource Specialist
  • Water Quality Specialist
  • Water Resource Agent
  • Water Resource Consultant
  • Water Resource Engineering Specialist
  • Water Resource Specialist
  • Water Resources Planner
  • Water Restoration Technician
  • Water Rights Specialist
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Biochemists and Biophysicists

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Salary Ratio: 0.55    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Analytical Research Chemist
  • Biochemist
  • Biochemistry Scientist
  • Biological Chemist
  • Biophysicist
  • Biophysics Researcher
  • Clinical Biochemist
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Formulation Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Physical Biochemist
  • Protein Biochemist
  • Protein Biochemistry Scientist
  • R&D Scientist (Research and Development Scientist)
  • Scientist
  • Toxicologist
  • US Salary Median: $73,436
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

Salary Ratio: 0.28    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Anatomist
  • Cancer Researcher
  • Chemotherapist
  • Clinical Analyst
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist)
  • Clinical Pharmacologist
  • Clinical Research Analyst
  • Clinical Research Scientist
  • Clinical Research Specialist
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Cytologist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Gerontologist
  • Histologist
  • Histopathologist
  • Immunochemist
  • Medical Health Researcher
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Lab Scientist)
  • Medical Physicist
  • Medical Research Scientist
  • Medical Researcher
  • Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
  • Medical Scientist
  • Neurophysiologist
  • Neuroscientist
  • Parasitologist
  • Pharmaceutical Botanist
  • Pharmacognosist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Physician Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Specialist
  • Researcher
  • Scientist
  • Serologist
  • Study Director
  • Toxicologist
  • US Salary Median: $77,511
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Doctorate

  Food Science Technicians

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

Salary Ratio: 0.55    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Beer Brewer
  • Biotechnician
  • Bottle House Quality Control Technician
  • Butter Fat Tester
  • Central Lab Technician (CLT)
  • Cheese Tester
  • Cream Tester
  • Dairy and Food Laboratory Assistant
  • Dairy Lab Technician
  • Dairy Technician
  • Dairy Technologist
  • Dairy Tester
  • Data Control Assistant
  • Fermentologist
  • Flavor Technician
  • Food Analyst
  • Food Products Tester
  • Food Quality Control Technician (Food QC Technician)
  • Food Quality Technician
  • Food Safety Technician
  • Food Science Technician
  • Food Taster
  • Food Technician
  • Food Tester
  • Fruit Tester
  • Juice Standardizer
  • Juice Tester
  • Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
  • Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
  • Malt Specifications Control Assistant
  • Milk Tester
  • Quality Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)
  • Quality Assurance Technician (QA Technician)
  • Quality Control Technician (QC Technician)
  • Quality Technician
  • Research Technician
  • Seed Analyst
  • Sensory Scientist
  • Sugarcane Research Technician
  • Taste Tester
  • Test Baker
  • Yeast Culture Developer
  • US Salary Median: $63,259
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Biological Technicians

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Salary Ratio: 0.35    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Aquatics Technician
  • Artificial Breeding Laboratory Technician (Artificial Breeding Lab Tech)
  • Artificial Breeding Technician
  • Artificial Inseminator
  • Babcock Tester
  • Bacteriology Research Assistant
  • Bacteriology Technician
  • Biochemistry Technician
  • Biological Aide
  • Biological Science Aide
  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech)
  • Biological Science Technician
  • Biological Technician
  • Biologist Aide
  • Biology Laboratory Assistant
  • Biology Research Assistant
  • Biology Specimen Technician
  • Biomedical Technician
  • Biotechnician
  • Biotechnologist
  • Botany Laboratory Assistant
  • Culture Media Laboratory Assistant
  • Dairy Technologist
  • Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician
  • Downstream Technician
  • Environmental Technician
  • Feed Research Aide
  • Fiber Technologist
  • Fowl Blood Tester
  • Game Technician
  • Herbarium Worker
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Worker
  • Marine Fisheries Technician
  • Medical Lab Assistant
  • Medical Research Assistant
  • Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician)
  • Microbiology Technician
  • Poultry Inseminator
  • Research Assistant
  • Research Associate
  • Research Specialist
  • Research Technician
  • Seed Analyst
  • Specimen Technician
  • Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
  • Wildlife Biology Technician
  • Wildlife Technician
  • US Salary Median: $43,328
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary Ratio: 0.21    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Adjunct Biology Instructor
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Algology Teacher
  • Anatomy Instructor
  • Anatomy Professor
  • Apiculture Teacher
  • Arboriculture Teacher
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Bacteriology Professor
  • Bacteriology Teacher
  • Biochemistry Professor
  • Biochemistry Teacher
  • Biological Sciences Instructor
  • Biological Sciences Professor
  • Biology Adjunct Instructor
  • Biology Assistant Professor
  • Biology Faculty Member
  • Biology Instructor
  • Biology Lecturer
  • Biology Professor
  • Biology Teacher
  • Biophysics Teacher
  • Botany Professor
  • Botany Teacher
  • Cardiology Teacher
  • College Faculty Member
  • College Professor
  • Cytology Teacher
  • Ecology Teacher
  • Embryology Professor
  • Embryology Teacher
  • Endocrinology Teacher
  • Entomology Teacher
  • Etiology Teacher
  • Faculty Member
  • Genetics Teacher
  • Helminthology Teacher
  • Herpetology Teacher
  • Human Anatomy Teacher
  • Ichthyology Teacher
  • Instructor
  • Lab Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Life Sciences Teacher
  • Limnology Teacher
  • Mammalogy Teacher
  • Microbiology Instructor
  • Microbiology Professor
  • Microbiology Teacher
  • Morphology Teacher
  • Mycology Teacher
  • Nematology Teacher
  • Ornithology Teacher
  • Osteology Teacher
  • Parasitology Teacher
  • Physiology Instructor
  • Phytopathology Teacher
  • Plant Anatomy Teacher
  • Plant Physiology Teacher
  • Plant Taxonomy Teacher
  • Professor
  • Protozoology Teacher
  • Science Instructor
  • Science Professor
  • Taxonomy Teacher
  • University Faculty Member
  • Zoology Professor
  • Zoology Teacher
  • US Salary Median: $75,221
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Doctorate



Average Education Costs

Bachelor's

The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $29,928 per year (or $34,927 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $119,712 to earn a bachelor's (or $139,708 if you're out-of-state).

Doctorate

The average cost for a graduate degree is $18,335 per year (or $22,585 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $73,340 to earn a doctorate (or $90,340 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($119,712 if you're in-state, $139,708 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($36,670 if you're in-state, $45,170 if you're out-of-state).

Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Biochemistry Degrees

Brigham Young University-Idaho

525 S Center - Rexburg, ID

Out-of-state cost: $4,300/year
In-state cost: $4,300/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Brigham Young University-Hawaii

55-220 Kulanui Street - Laie, HI

Out-of-state cost: $5,890/year
In-state cost: $5,890/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Brigham Young University

Main Campus - Provo, UT

Out-of-state cost: $5,970/year
In-state cost: $5,970/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

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Peru State College

600 Hoyt Street - Peru, NE

Out-of-state cost: $7,764/year
In-state cost: $7,764/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

ENMU Station 2, 1500 S Ave K - Portales, NM

Out-of-state cost: $8,568/year
In-state cost: $6,528/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Youngstown State University

One University Plaza - Youngstown, OH

Out-of-state cost: $9,528/year
In-state cost: $9,168/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Arizona State University Digital Immersion

1475 N Scottsdale Rd - Scottsdale, AZ

Out-of-state cost: $10,928/year
In-state cost: $10,818/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Columbia College

1001 Rogers Street - Columbia, MO

Out-of-state cost: $11,762/year
In-state cost: $11,762/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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South Dakota State University

1004 Campanile Ave - Brookings, SD

Out-of-state cost: $12,675/year
In-state cost: $9,200/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Doctorate

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Lake Superior State University

650 W Easterday Ave - Sault Ste Marie, MI

Out-of-state cost: $12,744/year
In-state cost: $12,744/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Ferris State University

1201 S State St - Big Rapids, MI

Out-of-state cost: $12,768/year
In-state cost: $12,768/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Missouri Western State University

4525 Downs Dr - Saint Joseph, MO

Out-of-state cost: $14,472/year
In-state cost: $7,452/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Missouri Southern State University

3950 E. Newman Road - Joplin, MO

Out-of-state cost: $14,924/year
In-state cost: $7,462/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

15200 Kutztown Rd - Kutztown, PA

Out-of-state cost: $15,156/year
In-state cost: $11,048/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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CUNY City College

160 Convent Ave - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,290/year
In-state cost: $7,340/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

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Eastern Michigan University

900 Oakwood St. - Ypsilanti, MI

Out-of-state cost: $15,295/year
In-state cost: $15,295/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

365 Fifth Ave - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,360/year
In-state cost: $7,410/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

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College of Staten Island CUNY

2800 Victory Blvd - Staten Island, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,440/year
In-state cost: $7,490/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Liberty University

1971 University Blvd - Lynchburg, VA

Out-of-state cost: $15,460/year
In-state cost: $15,460/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Metropolitan State University

700 East Seventh Street - Saint Paul, MN

Out-of-state cost: $15,673/year
In-state cost: $8,249/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Biochemistry Degrees

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

1301 12th Avenue North - Fargo, ND

Out-of-state cost: $11,589/year
In-state cost: $8,083/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Touro College

500 7th Avenue - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $13,138/year
In-state cost: $13,138/year
Degrees: Master's

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

7703 Floyd Curl Dr - San Antonio, TX

Out-of-state cost: $13,466/year
In-state cost: $4,464/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

4301 W Markham - Little Rock, AR

Out-of-state cost: $17,652/year
In-state cost: $9,462/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd - Dallas, TX

Out-of-state cost: $17,725/year
In-state cost: $7,765/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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University of North Dakota

264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193 - Grand Forks, ND

Out-of-state cost: $18,326/year
In-state cost: $12,796/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Colorado State University Pueblo

2200 Bonforte Blvd - Pueblo, CO

Out-of-state cost: $18,559/year
In-state cost: $7,407/year
Degrees: Master's

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CUNY Hunter College

695 Park Ave - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $20,828/year
In-state cost: $11,398/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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University of Maryland-Baltimore County

1000 Hilltop Circle - Baltimore, MD

Out-of-state cost: $21,078/year
In-state cost: $12,564/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Montana State University

Montana State University - Bozeman, MT

Out-of-state cost: $21,446/year
In-state cost: $6,650/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Ave - Brooklyn, NY

Out-of-state cost: $23,750/year
In-state cost: $11,960/year
Degrees: Master's

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Upstate Medical University

750 E Adams St - Syracuse, NY

Out-of-state cost: $24,106/year
In-state cost: $12,316/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

1731 South Chandalar Drive - Fairbanks, AK

Out-of-state cost: $24,287/year
In-state cost: $12,154/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

433 Bolivar St - New Orleans, LA

Out-of-state cost: $25,362/year
In-state cost: $13,089/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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Medical University of South Carolina

179 Ashley Ave - Charleston, SC

Out-of-state cost: $25,673/year
In-state cost: $17,702/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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New York Medical College

Administration Building - Valhalla, NY

Out-of-state cost: $25,800/year
In-state cost: $25,800/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

420 University Blvd - Indianapolis, IN

Out-of-state cost: $26,013/year
In-state cost: $10,239/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

1501 Kings Hwy - Shreveport, LA

Out-of-state cost: $26,960/year
In-state cost: $15,192/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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University of Louisville

2301 S 3rd St - Louisville, KY

Out-of-state cost: $27,575/year
In-state cost: $13,461/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza - Houston, TX

Out-of-state cost: $28,375/year
In-state cost: $28,375/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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