The average salary for a marine biologist in the United States is around $32,159 per year.
Avg Salary
Marine biologists earn an average yearly salary of $32,159.
Wages typically start from $24,166 and go up to $71,561.
31% below national average Updated in 2018
Marine biologist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do marine biologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Marine biologists earn 9% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than geodesists but more than exterminators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Geodesist salary | $63K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $61K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $58K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $58K |
| Scientist salary | $38K |
| Marine biologist salary | $32K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $41K |
| Animal breeder salary | $37K |
| Animal control worker salary | $36K |
| Exterminator salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)