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Marine biologist salary in United States
How much does a Marine Biologist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$21.93
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $21.93
Low $16.15
High $29.79
The average salary for a marine biologist is $21.93 per hour in the United States. 112 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 9, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Marine Biologist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.University of Hawaii system
$186,375per year
City and County of San Francis...
$154,089per year
Florida Gulf Coast University
$125,000per year
Middlebury College
$100,200per year
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
$98,868per year
Rowland Unified School Distric...
$98,868per year
