Embryologist Salary Range
An embryologist is a biological scientist who studies the development of embryos in living organisms. These professionals can work in different clinical environments and assist in the improvement of reproduction. Clinical embryologists study human embryos and often assist in fertility for couples who wish to conceive children. PayScale reported average salary ranges for embryologists based on 118 individuals reporting their wages in January 2011.
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Qualifications
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Most employers require a bachelor's degree in embryology, microbiology or a related discipline for this occupation. Many pursue a master's or doctoral degree specializing in genetics, which may increase employment opportunities. Some embryologists start their career as medical/clinical technologists and progress into the specialty area of embryology.
Salary Range
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In most cases, embryologists are paid a base salary and some report receiving bonuses and profit sharing based on the employer's overall financial revenues. The average base salary ranges from $42,737 to $73,946 per year. Those who receive bonuses and profit sharing report averages ranging from $2,274 to $30,347 per year. The total average pay ranges from $43,580 to $74,389 per year.
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Industries
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The most popular industries for embryologists include health care services providers such as medical offices. Another popular industry is research, development and biotechnology. The highest wages among popular industries were reported in research, development and biotechnology, where embryologists earned average salaries ranging from $44,175 to $71,303 per year. Medical services providers pay average salaries ranging from $41,513 to $67,114 per year, and the general health care industry pay average salaries ranging from $40,752 to $65,332 per year.
Employer Types
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Almost all employers of embryologists are involved with the many aspects embryology including fertility assistance and the overall study of the development of embryos. Many work in hospitals, colleges and universities, as well as private practices who conduct related research. The highest wages were reported in hospitals, where embryologists earn average salaries ranging from $38,974 to $92,500 per year. Colleges and universities pay average salaries ranging from $35,608 to $50,868 per year and private practices pay average salaries ranging from $45,628 to $74,507 per year.
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