Profession
Biologists
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
16102018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1610
GroupMen
Median84,968 USD
Average84,968 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
19-1029SOC 2018 19-1029
GroupAll
Median98,920 USD
Average106,330 USD
Middle 50%76,800 USD - 127,670 USD
Decile range60,430 USD - 168,010 USD
Bottom decile60,430 USD
Top decile168,010 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-1029SOC 2018 19-1029
GroupAll
Median113,530 USD
Average123,840 USD
Middle 50%86,090 USD - 154,150 USD
Decile range69,770 USD - 189,710 USD
Bottom decile69,770 USD
Top decile189,710 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesBiologists