How much does a Biologist III make in Knoxville, TN? The average Biologist III salary in Knoxville, TN is $76,386 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,077 and $89,722. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Biologist III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Biologist III Salary $56,692 Knoxville,TN April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Biologist III Salary $66,077 Knoxville,TN April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Biologist III Salary $76,386 Knoxville,TN April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Biologist III Salary $89,722 Knoxville,TN April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Biologist III Salary $101,863 Knoxville,TN April 24, 2024
25% $66,077 10% $56,692 90% $101,863 75% $89,722 $76,386 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Chemistry: Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances of which matter is composed.

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Biochemistry: Applying biochemical principles and methodologies to study and analyze the chemical processes of living organisms.

Analysis 11.2%
Chemistry 2.14%
Biochemistry 1.7%
Others 84.96%

Job Description for Biologist III

Biologist III studies the basic principles of plant and animal life and the effects of varying environmental and physical conditions such as radioactivity or pollution. Studies reactions of plants, animals, and marine species to parasites, bacteria, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Being a Biologist III requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Biologist III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Biologist III

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Biologist III, the first career path typically starts with a Biologist IV position, and then Biologist V.

The second career path typically starts with a Microbiologist IV position, and then progresses to Microbiologist V.

The third career path typically progresses to Meteorologist.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Chemist IV position, and then progresses to Chemist V.

Those that have already made the climb...
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Biologist III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Biologist III, the highest Biologist III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Biologist III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Biologist III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Biologist III salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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