Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.
After graduation, biology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $79,714, while the bottom 20% make closer to $31,002. The median grad salary is $49,712.
Biology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in biology is $32,282, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $40,204.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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