Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.

After graduation, botany graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $76,366, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,972. The median grad salary is $46,218.

Botany graduate salaries over time

Within five years of graduation, the average salary is $35,750.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

Pro tip
Still unsure if a degree in botany is your calling? Read our comprehensive guide on choosing a career

Overview

Discover what you’ll learn—and what you can do after you graduate.

Read about Overview