Average salary, compensation, and wages for Biological scientists in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of biochemists and biophysicists were $60,390 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $43,110 and $82,080. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,930, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $102,930. Median annual earnings of microbiologists were $51,020 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $39,100 and $67,420. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $31,250, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $87,060. Median annual earnings of zoologists and wildlife biologists were $47,740 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,100 and $58,040. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,260, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $71,270. Median annual earnings of biochemists and biophysicists employed in scientific research and development services were $64,390 in 2002. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, beginning salary offers in 2003 averaged $29,456 a year for bachelor�s degree recipients in biological and life sciences; $33,600 for master�s degree recipients; and $42,244 for doctoral degree recipients. In the Federal Government in 2003, general biological scientists in nonsupervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions earned an average salary of $66,262; microbiologists, $73,513; ecologists, $65,207; physiologists, $85,181; geneticists, $78,652; zoologists, $90,178; and botanists, $55,727. More information on Biological scientists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Biological scientists occupation Number of Biological scientists in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Biological scientists Working conditions for Biological scientists Significant points for Biological scientists Training requirements for Biological scientists Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |