The average salary for a marine biologist in the United States is around $32,159 per year.
Avg Salary
Marine biologists earn an average yearly salary of $32,159.
Wages typically start from $24,166 and go up to $71,561.
29% below national average Updated in 2018
Marine biologist earnings by seniority
Top-level marine biologist earnings begin at:
$34.40 per hour
$71,561 per year
Senior-level marine biologist earnings begin at:
$21.52 per hour
$44,755 per year
Mid-level marine biologist earnings begin at:
$15.46 per hour
$32,159 per year
Junior-level marine biologist earnings begin at:
$12.68 per hour
$26,377 per year
Starting level marine biologist earnings begin at:
$11.62 per hour
$24,166 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do marine biologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Marine biologists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than forensic science technicians but more than exterminators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic science technician salary | $58K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $58K |
| Scientist salary | $38K |
| Chemical technician salary | $46K |
| Biotechnician salary | $44K |
| Marine biologist salary | $32K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $41K |
| Animal breeder salary | $37K |
| Animal control worker salary | $36K |
| Exterminator salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)