Plant Biologist Salary in the United States

Plant Biologist Salary

How much does a Plant Biologist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Biologist in the United States is $51,174. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,656 to a high of $61,841, with most professionals earning between $44,622 and $56,758.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $38,656 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $44,622 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $51,174 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $56,758 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $61,841 US April 01, 2025
25% $44,622 10% $38,656 90% $61,841 75% $56,758 $51,174 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Plant Biologist ?

Botany, also called plant science(s), plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist, plant scientist or phytologist is a scientist who specialises in this field. The term "botany" comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning "pasture", "grass", or "fodder"; βοτάνη is in turn derived from βόσκειν (boskein), "to feed" or "to graze". Traditionally, botany has also included the study of fungi and algae by mycologists and phycologists respectively, with the study of these three groups of organisms remaining within the sphere of interest o...

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    Plant Biologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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