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Biologists in The United States

(Profesionales de las ciencias biológicas)

Biologists -- Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)19-1020.01
Career InterestsIR
Minimum education required()
Minimum work experience required()
Job training required()
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year)*
Current number of workers in USA*
Projected number of workers in USA*
Average Annual Openings in USA*
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$45,350
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$89,100
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$145,370
Career ClusterScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
(Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas)
Major Occupational GroupLife, Physical, and Social Science

* data not available
Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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