How much does a Plant Biologist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Biologist in New York, NY is $59,306. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,799 to a high of $71,668, with most professionals earning between $51,712 and $65,777.

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Plant Biologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $44,799 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $51,712 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $59,306 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $65,777 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $71,668 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $51,712 10% $44,799 90% $71,668 75% $65,777 $59,306 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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  1. This Job:

    Plant Biologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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