Life & Physical Science careers
Research and laboratory careers across biology, chemistry, and physics.
48 careers in this directory, 48 with a published national median pay.
All 48 careers in life & physical science
Sorted by highest published median pay first
- Astrophysicist202520,430 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: doctoral$172,250$172,250
- Astronomer20252,120 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: doctoral$128,820$128,820
- Biophysicist202533,830 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: doctoral$127,410$127,410
- Biochemist202533,830 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: doctoral$127,410$127,410
- Chemical Laboratory Analyst20258,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$117,790$117,790
- Geographer20251,400 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$102,040$102,040
- Geologist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$101,920$101,920
- Geophysicist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$101,920$101,920
- Volcanologist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$101,920$101,920
- Seismologist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$101,920$101,920
- Oceanographer202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$101,920$101,920
- Paleontologist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$101,920$101,920
- Geochemist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$101,920$101,920
- Petrologist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$101,920$101,920
- Glaciologist202523,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$101,920$101,920
- Climatologist202510,000 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$99,070$99,070
- Storm Chaser202510,000 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$99,070$99,070
- Meteorologist202510,000 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$99,070$99,070
- Climatology Professor202510,000 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$99,070$99,070
- Molecular Biologist202555,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$98,920$98,920
- Phycologist202555,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$98,920$98,920
- Mycologist202555,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$98,920$98,920
- Geneticist202555,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$98,920$98,920
- Biologist202555,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$98,920$98,920
- Hydrogeologist20255,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$96,600$96,600
- Hydrologist20255,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$96,600$96,600
- Limnologist20255,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$96,600$96,600
- Crystallographer202582,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$91,240$91,240
- Chemist202582,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$91,240$91,240
- Organic Chemist202582,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$91,240$91,240
- Nuclear Chemist202582,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$91,240$91,240
- Bacteriologist202518,940 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$87,990$87,990
- Virologist202518,940 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$87,990$87,990
- Phytopathologist202515,730 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$78,850$78,850
- Botanist202518,120 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$76,780$76,780
- Biological Laboratory Technician202569,620 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$57,510$57,510
- Gemologist202522,440 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$52,540$52,540
- Pilates Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- 24hr Fitness Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Crossfit Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Zumba Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Aerobics Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Personal Trainer2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$47,160$47,160
- Yoga Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Strength Weight Trainer2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Spin Cycling Class Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Pole Fitness Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
- Swimming Class Instructor2025322,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$47,160$47,160
Median and range figures are national, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by state, employer, and experience.
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