Median annual wages of biochemists and biophysicists were $82,840 in May
2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $59,260 and $108,950. The lowest 10
percent earned less than $44,320, and the highest 10 percent earned more than
$139,440. Median annual wages of biochemists and biophysicists employed in
scientific research and development services were $85,870 in May 2008.
Median annual wages of microbiologists were $64,350 in May 2008. The middle
50 percent earned between $48,330 and $87,040. The lowest 10 percent earned less
than $38,240, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $111,300.
Median annual wages of zoologists and wildlife biologists were $55,290 in May
2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $43,060 and $70,500. The lowest 10
percent earned less than $33,550, and the highest 10 percent earned more than
$90,850.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, beginning
salary offers in July 2009 averaged $33,254 a year for bachelor's degree
recipients in biological and life sciences.
In the Federal Government in March 2009, microbiologists earned an average
annual salary of $97,264; ecologists, $84,283; physiologists, $109,323;
geneticists, $99,752; zoologists, $116,908; and botanists, $72,792.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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