Fisheries Scientist Salary in Bellingham, WA

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How much does a Fisheries Scientist make in Bellingham, WA? The average Fisheries Scientist salary in Bellingham, WA is $113,314 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,011 and $126,263. 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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Fisheries Enviromental Regulations Specialist

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - Auburn , WA

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION A Master's Degree in Fisheries Biology, Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university ...

ZipRecruiter - 42 days ago

Seasonal Dissection Technician

Cramer Fish Sciences - West Sacramento , CA

Undergraduate coursework in Fisheries Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field. * Valid class C driver's license. * Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. * Ability to lift and ...

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Lower Yakima River Coordinator

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Yakima , WA

Ten years of professional experience fisheries science with experience in Northwest highly desired.

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Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist - Construction Monitor

Stillwater Sciences - Berkeley , CA

Berkeley or Davis, CA Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated wildlife and fisheries biologist based in Berkeley or Davis (CA) to play a key role in construction monitoring and environmental ...

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Fish Health and Immunology Lab Support Specia

Saltwater Inc - Anchorage , AK

We are currently recruiting for a Fish Health Scientist. This individual will work with the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Environmental and Fisheries Sciences (EFS) Division to support ...

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Senior-level Biologist

Anchor QEA - San Francisco , CA

The senior-level biologist will have an expertise in aquatic and fisheries sciences and be responsible for managing projects, leading biological-resources components of regulatory permitting ...

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What does a Fisheries Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Fisheries Scientist

Represents Tribal interests in specific interagency reservoir, instream flow and dam-related fish passage management forums and activities.

December 08, 2022

Develops and implements marine fisheries management recommendations and regulatory changes.

December 09, 2022

Develop and review position statements, mitigation plans, legislation, and habitat protection and restoration strategies.

March 01, 2023

Review and edit departmental technical and research reports and coordinate peer review of publications for dissemination.

March 27, 2023

Assists the Habitat Assistant Director with supervision, administration, and operation of the Fisheries Habitat Program in order to achieve goals within available resources.

April 16, 2023

Assist with implementing the MMAP and annual LOF as well as implementing Take Reduction Team activities in the southeast and supporting efforts to improve understanding of fishery interactions in areas where there is not a TRT .

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Fisheries Scientist in Bellingham, WA

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103011

126263

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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105607

130262

117108

What is the average salary for Fisheries Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fisheries Scientist in Bellingham, WA. The base salary for Fisheries Scientist ranges from $103,011 to $126,263 with the average base salary of $113,314. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,607 to $130,262 with the average total cash compensation of $117,108.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,314	$103,011 - $126,263
Bonus	$3,794	$2,596 - $3,999
Total Pay	$117,108	$105,607 - $130,262

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Fisheries Scientist Salary Near Bellingham, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Bellingham, WA
CITY, STATE Marysville, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,583 - $133,092	COMPARE TO Bellingham, WA
CITY, STATE Everett, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,583 - $133,092	COMPARE TO Bellingham, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,567 - $135,524	COMPARE TO Bellingham, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,222 - $132,650	COMPARE TO Bellingham, WA
CITY, STATE Seattle, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,567 - $135,524	COMPARE TO Bellingham, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,549 - $131,824	COMPARE TO Bellingham, WA

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About Bellingham, Washington

The city is located at 48°45′N 122°29′W / 48.750°N 122.483°W / 48.750; -122.483 (48.75, −122.48). The city is situated on Bellingham Bay which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and the Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. Bellingham is 18 miles (29 km) south of the US-Canada border and 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Vancouver. According to the United States Census Burea...

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About Bellingham, Washington The city is located at 48°45′N 122°29′W / 48.750°N 122.483°W / 48.750; -122.483 (48.75, −122.48). The city is situated on Bellingham Bay which is p....More

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