How much does a biological scientists, all other make?

The median pay is $47.56 per hour — roughly $99,000 a year, with the real range running from about $29.05/hr (10th percentile) to $80.77/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a biological scientists, all other?

The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).

What does a biological scientists, all other actually do all day?

Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs. Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports. Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.

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Biological Scientists, All Other

All biological scientists not listed separately.

What it pays
Biological Scientists, All Other earn a median of $47.56/hr — about $99,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $29.05/hr; the top 10% earn $80.77/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).

The feel of the work

Much of the day is spent working solo; it rewards working independently. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 1% of biological scientists, all other are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are analytical, organized and detail-focused and hands-on.

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How much does a biological scientists, all other make?: The median pay is $47.56 per hour — roughly $99,000 a year, with the real range running from about $29.05/hr (10th percentile) to $80.77/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a biological scientists, all other?: The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).
What does a biological scientists, all other actually do all day?: Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs. Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports. Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.

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