Ecologist Salary in the US
$52,280
per year
per month
$4,360
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,700/year
Bonus
$140/month
Ecologist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Ecologist is $52,280 per year ($4,360 per month), which is $1,210 (-2%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
An Ecologist can expect an average starting salary of $39,150. The highest salaries can exceed $82,680.
An Ecologist can expect an average starting salary of $39,150. The highest salaries can exceed $82,680.
$39,150
Low
$52,280
Average salary
$82,680
High
$3,260
Low
$4,360
Average salary
$6,890
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $44,400 $88,880 | ||
| Salary | $39,150 - 82,680 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 6,200 | |
| Total Pay | $39,150 - 88,880 |
$0 $3,710 $7,410 | ||
| Salary | $3,260 - 6,890 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 520 | |
| Total Pay | $3,260 - 7,410 |
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Ecologist Salary Range
Among Ecologists in the U.S., Marine Ecologists and Restoration Ecologists on average have higher salaries.
Ecologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Field Ecologist | $56K/year | +7% |
| Restoration Ecologist | $55K/year | +6% |
| Marine Ecologist | $55K/year | +5% |
| Aquatic Ecologist | $54K/year | +4% |
| Wildlife Ecologist | $51K/year | -3% |
Ecologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Ecologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $41,630 per year. A mid level Ecologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $48,370, while a Senior Ecologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $64,700. Ecologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $102,450 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Ecologist
| Late Career | ▲ +96% |
| Senior | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | $52,280/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
54%
54%
Male
46%
46%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Ecologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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