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Biologist Salary

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Updated: 10 Jun 2013

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Biologist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$31,237 - $75,456

(Median)

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75K

MEDIAN: $47,608

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Biologist Job Listings

Research Fellow (Molecular Biologist)

May 31

The Geneva Foundation - Bethesda, MD

biologist or virologist with at least two years? experience with production, manipulation and genetic engineering of DNA plasmids and lentivirus. Biologist... - Indeed

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MS Molecular Biologist - Small Animal Surgery, ICC experience - NIH - Bethesda

May 31

Kelly Government Solutions - Bethesda, MD

MS Molecular Biologist - Small Animal Surgery, ICC... in the world. We are currently seeking a BIOLOGIST with STRONG MOLECULAR, ICC, and SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY... - Indeed

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Biologist - ACS - (ACS678 (016))

Jun 11

ATCC - Gaithersburg, MD

Biologist - ACS - (ACS678 (016)) Job Requisition ID: ACS678 (016) Job Title: Biologist - ACS Job Type: Full-Time Location: Gaithersburg, MD Job Description... - 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	$26K	$52K	$78K
Salary	$33,242 - $77,787
Bonus	$0.00 - $5,068
Profit Sharing	$1,008 - $3,052
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). )	$31,237 - $75,456
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 10 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 233

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Biologist Tasks

Inform public, state, and federal representatives and agencies of test results.
Determine environmental effects of land and water use.
Conduct and analyze plant and animal biological data about relationships between organisms and their environment.
Prepare environmental impact reports.

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Companies and Industries for Biologist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Biotechnology Research and Development	$33,487 - $89,119
Environmental Consulting	$31,703 - $75,973
Engineering Services	$33,306 - $85,742
Pharmaceuticals	$35,028 - $93,071
Consulting	$32,109 - $86,171

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Key Statistics for Biologist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 45%			Male 55%
Salary:	$38,982 - $63,252			$38,964 - $66,967

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

42%

5-9 years

27%

10-19 years

14%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$31,916 - $66,466
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$29,590 - $69,745
Master of Science (MS), Biology	$35,475 - $76,933
Doctorate (PhD)	$30,521 - $112,493
Doctorate (PhD), Biology	$30,410 - $103,200

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 88%		Dental: 68%
	Vision: 53%		None: 10%

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