The average salary for a biologist in the United States is around $31,003 per year.
Avg Salary
Biologists earn an average yearly salary of $31,003.
Wages typically start from $17,594 and go up to $54,632.
48% below national average Updated in 2023
Biologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level biologist earnings begin at:
$26.27 per hour
$54,632 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level biologist earnings begin at:
$20.08 per hour
$41,773 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level biologist earnings begin at:
$14.91 per hour
$31,003 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level biologist earnings begin at:
$11.06 per hour
$23,010 per year
10th percentile
Starting level biologist earnings begin at:
$8.46 per hour
$17,594 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Biologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $37,758 |
| California | $36,097 |
| North Carolina | $34,000 |
| Florida | $30,786 |
| Texas | $30,000 |
How do biologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Biologists earn 10% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than zoologists but more than soil and plant scientists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Zoologist salary | $49K |
| Chemical technician salary | $44K |
| Biotechnician salary | $39K |
| Behavioral scientist salary | $35K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $33K |
| Biologist salary | $31K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $17K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)