The average salary for a biologist in California is around $36,097 per year.
Avg Salary
Biologists earn an average yearly salary of $36,097.
Wages typically start from $28,286 and go up to $70,191.
38% below national average Updated in 2017
Biologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level biologist earnings begin at:
$33.75 per hour
$70,191 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level biologist earnings begin at:
$23.11 per hour
$48,070 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level biologist earnings begin at:
$17.35 per hour
$36,097 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level biologist earnings begin at:
$14.64 per hour
$30,456 per year
10th percentile
Starting level biologist earnings begin at:
$13.60 per hour
$28,286 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Biologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $37,758 |
| California | $36,097 |
| North Carolina | $34,000 |
| Florida | $30,786 |
| Texas | $30,000 |
How do biologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Biologists earn 18% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than chemists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Chemist salary | $46K |
| Biochemist salary | $43K |
| Biologist salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)