The Average Salary of a Scientist
Scientists investigate the world around them through research and apply those findings to education or business. They require a minimum college degree, with graduate degrees being more common. Their salaries depend on their specialty.
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Biological Scientists
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Biological scientists study organisms. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2008, their median annual wages were $82,840, with beginning salary at $33,500 in July 2009. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,320, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $111,300.
Environmental Scientists
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Environmental scientists study how pollutants affect the environment and health. The median annual income is $61,010, as of May 2009, with the lowest 10 percent making $37,120 and the highest 10 percent receiving $107,910. The highest-paying industry for this profession is the federal government at $93,700.
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Geoscientists
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Geoscientists study the soil, rocks and water that comprise the Earth's surface. Their median annual wage is $79,160, as of May 2008, with the lowest 10 percent making less than $41,700 and the highest earning more than $155,430. The highest-paying industry for this profession is oil and gas extraction at $127,560.
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A statement above is rather misleading. "Their salaries depend on their specialty." is true to a point but whether they have a BS, MS, or PhD is much more important in deciding their level of salary.
