Biologist earnings by seniority

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 20% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than scientists but more than chemical technicians.

Career Median Salary
Scientist salary $45K
Biochemist salary $43K
Biologist salary $36K
Chemical technician salary $34K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)