How much does a Plant Biologist make in LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Biologist in Louisiana is $48,667. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,762 to a high of $58,811, with most professionals earning between $42,436 and $53,977.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Biologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $36,762 LA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $42,436 LA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $48,667 LA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $53,977 LA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $58,811 LA March 01, 2025
25% $42,436 10% $36,762 90% $58,811 75% $53,977 $48,667 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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Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $46,802 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $49,436 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $44,839 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $49,075 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $44,839 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $49,333 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $48,662 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $45,252 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $49,746 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $48,662 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Plant Biologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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