Marine Biologist Salary in the US
$67,335
per year
per hour
$32.37
per hour
per year
Marine Biologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Marine Biologist is $67,335 per year ($32.37 per hour), which is $13,845 (+26%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Marine Biologist can expect an average starting salary of $29,129. The highest salaries can exceed $128,866.
A Marine Biologist can expect an average starting salary of $29,129. The highest salaries can exceed $128,866.
$29,129
Low
$67,335
Average salary
$128,866
High
$14
Low
$32.37
Average salary
$61.95
High
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Marine Biologist Salary Range
Marine Biologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Marine Biologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $35,000 per year. A mid career Marine Biologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $53,000, while an experienced Marine Biologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $77,000. Ocean Biologists and Marine Biologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $90,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Marine Biologist
| Late Career | ▲ +34% |
| Experienced | ▲ +14% |
| Average Salary | $67,335/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -21% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -48% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
62%
62%
Male
38%
38%
Marine Biologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Marine Biologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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