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Aquatic Biologist Salary

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Updated: 18 May 2013

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Aquatic Biologist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$25,949 - $72,235

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MEDIAN: $41,789

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Aquatic Biologist Job Listings

Aquatic Weed Lake Management Biologist Technician

May 15

Aquatic Systems Inc. - Sanford, FL

background checks. Our aquatic technicians and biologists are trained on the job and certified by State of Florida to make applications of aquatic algacides and... - Indeed

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Aquatic Biologist

May 14

Aquatic Systems Inc. - Pompano Beach, FL

and floating fountains. This Aquatic Biologist position is primarily responsible for the management of aquatic weeds and algae by the application of aquatic... - Indeed

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On Call Field Biologist (Aquatic Vegetation)

Feb 08

AMEC - Texas

experience) o Aquatic Vegetation (management... with listed bird species in Texas. · Wetland biologists must have experience with wetland delineation in... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$25K	$50K	$75K
Salary	$25,512 - $70,428
Bonus	$0.00 - $5,152
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$25,949 - $72,235
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 18 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 53

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Aquatic Biologist Tasks

Assist in planning research, analysis, and mitigation efforts.
Study the behavior, genetics, origins, and diseases of marine wildlife.

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Companies and Industries for Aquatic Biologist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Environmental Consulting	$24,561 - $75,171
Environmental Research	$24,144 - $98,389
Government	$29,140 - $122,004
Fish Hatchery	$25,299 - $96,876
Marine Fishing	$23,499 - $103,831

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Key Statistics for Aquatic Biologist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 28%			Male 72%
Salary:	$27,480 - $56,250			$34,073 - $50,938

Years of Experience

1-4 years

40%

5-9 years

34%

10-19 years

13%

20 years or more

13%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$28,906 - $71,751
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$30,521 - $53,062
Master of Science (MS), Biology	$38,884 - $51,263

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 85%		Dental: 71%
	Vision: 40%		None: 13%

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