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Biological Scientist Income
Median annual earnings of biochemists and
biophysicists were $76,320 in 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $53,390
and $100,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,820, and the highest 10
percent earned more than $129,510. Median annual earnings of biochemists and
biophysicists employed in scientific research and development services were
$79,990 in 2006.
Median annual earnings of microbiologists were
57,980 in 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $43,850 and $80,550. The
lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,460, and the highest 10 percent earned
more than $108,270.
Median annual earnings of zoologists and wildlife
biologists were $53,300 in 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,400
and $67,200. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,800, and the highest 10
percent earned more than $84,580.
According to the National Association of Colleges
and Employers, beginning salary offers in 2007 averaged $34,953 a year for
bachelor’s degree recipients in biological and life sciences.
In the Federal Government in 2007, general
biological scientists earned an average salary of $72,146; microbiologists,
$87,206; ecologists, $76,511; physiologists, $100,745; geneticists, $91,470;
zoologists, $110,456; and botanists, $67,218.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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