How much does a Plant Biologist make in Atlanta, GA? The average Plant Biologist salary in Atlanta, GA is $49,586 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44,909 and $55,970. 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.

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Plant Biologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $40,651 Atlanta,GA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $44,909 Atlanta,GA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $49,586 Atlanta,GA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $55,970 Atlanta,GA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $61,782 Atlanta,GA May 28, 2024
25% $44,909 10% $40,651 90% $61,782 75% $55,970 $49,586 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Plant Biologist ?

Botany, also called plant science(s), plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist, plant scientist or phytologist is a scientist who specialises in this field. The term "botany" comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning "pasture", "grass", or "fodder"; βοτάνη is in turn derived from βόσκειν (boskein), "to feed" or "to graze". Traditionally, botany has also included the study of fungi and algae by mycologists and phycologists respectively, with the study of these three groups of organisms remaining within the sphere of interest o...

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  1. This Job:

    Plant Biologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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