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Biologists

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

$91,100
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6-12 years
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Score 4/6: low AI task exposure means AI will assist but humans remain essential (estimated from legacy data)

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AI Exposure
Low+2

11% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

0% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 16/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
  • Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
  • Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
  • Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
  • Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.
  • Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.
  • Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
  • Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.
  • Write grant proposals to obtain funding for biological research.
  • Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Master's degree

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Statistical software (R, SAS)Microsoft OfficeLaboratory information systemsGIS softwareResearch databasesData visualization tools

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive Reasoning

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Compensation Details

$52,230
10th Percentile
$91,100
Median
$158,730
90th Percentile

Based on 61,220 employed workers

Also Known As

Aquatic BiologistAquatic ScientistBioanalytical ScientistBiological Operations Scientist (Biological Ops Scientist)Biological ScientistBiologistBiology ScientistBotanistCell BiologistCell Culture Scientist

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 19-1029.04