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As part of Biology, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1042 Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,460 | 53,250 | N/A | N/A |
Conservation Scientists SOC: 19-1031 Occupation: Conservation Scientists | $67,950 | 25,590 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1029 Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | 59,710 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Technicians SOC: 19-4021 Occupation: Biological Technicians | $52,000 | 76,190 | N/A | N/A |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists SOC: 19-1042 Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,590 | 156,300 | N/A | N/A |
Life Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1099 Occupation: Life Scientists, All Other | $87,800 | 7,320 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,460 | 53,250 |
| 2023 | $83,920 | 52,050 |
| 2022 | $81,650 | 49,920 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 47,690 |
| 2020 | $85,600 | 51,500 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,950 | 25,590 |
| 2023 | $68,750 | 22,790 |
| 2022 | $64,460 | 22,880 |
| 2021 | $63,750 | 22,550 |
| 2020 | $64,020 | 22,020 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 | 76,190 |
| 2023 | $51,430 | 76,990 |
| 2022 | $49,650 | 73,710 |
| 2021 | $48,140 | 76,150 |
| 2020 | $46,340 | 80,640 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,590 | 156,300 |
| 2023 | $100,890 | 136,620 |
| 2022 | $99,930 | 110,550 |
| 2021 | $95,310 | 108,550 |
| 2020 | $91,510 | 126,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,800 | 7,320 |
| 2023 | $86,950 | 7,490 |
| 2022 | $83,930 | 8,320 |
| 2021 | $81,500 | 6,820 |
| 2020 | $82,000 | 6,540 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,830 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | $101,650 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | $96,500 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | $82,330 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $87,400 | 1,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,710 | 7,130 |
| 2023 | $88,410 | 7,120 |
| 2022 | $83,040 | 6,240 |
| 2021 | $81,980 | 5,440 |
| 2020 | $84,740 | 5,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |