Career profile · SOC 19-1029.04

Biologists

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Median salary
$93,330
per year
Growth outlook
Little Or No Change
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
4.9/10
automation risk

Salary distribution (US)

Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.

Bottom 10%
$49,790
25th %ile
$65,390
Median
$93,330
75th %ile
$119,600
Top 10%
$154,320

Top skills

Critical Thinking Science Reading Comprehension Active Learning Complex Problem Solving Writing Mathematics Speaking Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge you'll build

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
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