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Owen
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How much do marine biologist get paid?
I’m thinking about being a marine biologist, but I don’t know how much they get paid for doing. It I know there are some big cons so I just want to know how much you guys get paid so I can do my decision.
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Charlotte Geiger
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Hi Owen,
Marine biologists’ salaries can vary a lot depending on their level of education, experience, and the type of job they have. On average, marine biologists in the United States make about $50,000 to $80,000 per year.
Entry-Level: If you just have a bachelor’s degree and a few years of experience, you might start out making around $40,000 to $50,000 per year. These jobs often include field research, data collection, or lab work.
Mid-Career: With a master’s degree and several years of experience, salaries usually range from $60,000 to $80,000 per year. Jobs at this level might involve more project management or leading research teams.
Advanced Roles: Marine biologists with a Ph.D. who work in research, academia, or government positions can earn $80,000 to $100,000 or more, especially if they hold senior or specialized roles.
Specialized Positions: Some marine biologists working in consulting, environmental policy, or high-profile research institutions can make over $100,000 annually.
Marine biologists’ salaries can vary a lot depending on their level of education, experience, and the type of job they have. On average, marine biologists in the United States make about $50,000 to $80,000 per year.
Entry-Level: If you just have a bachelor’s degree and a few years of experience, you might start out making around $40,000 to $50,000 per year. These jobs often include field research, data collection, or lab work.
Mid-Career: With a master’s degree and several years of experience, salaries usually range from $60,000 to $80,000 per year. Jobs at this level might involve more project management or leading research teams.
Advanced Roles: Marine biologists with a Ph.D. who work in research, academia, or government positions can earn $80,000 to $100,000 or more, especially if they hold senior or specialized roles.
Specialized Positions: Some marine biologists working in consulting, environmental policy, or high-profile research institutions can make over $100,000 annually.