Salaries for biologists and related scientists in Canada
Wage data for biologists and related scientists.
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A higher hourly rate can still mean less annual pay. Give each scenario its own paid hours and weeks.
First scenario
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At 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks a year. Both results use median hourly wages.
Before tax and deductions. Annual salaries stay fixed when hours change; their hourly equivalent changes. Monthly amounts are annual pay divided by 12.
Plan for an annual pay target
A $60,000 annual gross target at 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks requires $30.77 an hour.
This compares published wage estimates with your target. It does not predict an offer, job availability, living costs or take-home pay.
Wages across Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages. These are wage distributions, not experience levels.
| Place | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.71 | $66.67 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $26.44 | $88.19 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $28.85 | $60.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba | $25.52 | $57.69 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $23.84 | $59.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $54.40 | 2023-2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | $39.56 | $80.44 | 2024 | |
| Nova Scotia | $24.62 | $51.06 | 2023-2024 | |
| Nunavut | $40.56 | $77.25 | 2024 | |
| Ontario | $24.50 | $69.23 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.25 | $44.71 | 2023-2024 | |
| Quebec | $24.50 | $54.12 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $28.22 | $61.71 | 2024 | |
| Yukon Territory | $36.58 | $65.57 | 2024 |
Source: Job Bank · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD
Wages within a province
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| Economic region | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.38 | $42.99 | $65.42 | 2024 |
| Calgary RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.60 | $41.77 | $68.75 | 2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Edmonton RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.98 | $45.67 | $70.88 | 2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Red Deer RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Cariboo RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.85 | $42.00 | $60.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kootenay RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.85 | $42.00 | $60.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.85 | $42.00 | $66.67 | 2023-2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northeast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.85 | $42.00 | $60.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.85 | $42.00 | $60.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Interlake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Parklands RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southwest RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Winnipeg RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $26.92 | $36.06 | $54.36 | 2023-2024 |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.81 | $44.51 | $67.06 | 2024 |
| Edmundston–Woodstock RegionSmall Area Estimation | $32.07 | $44.01 | $62.40 | 2024 |
| Fredericton–OromoctoLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.84 | $38.46 | $61.54 | 2023-2024 |
| Moncton–Richibucto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $34.87 | $42.91 | $51.28 | 2023-2024 |
| Saint John–St. Stephen RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.07 | $42.62 | $59.70 | 2024 |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $40.00 | $54.40 | 2023-2024 |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $40.00 | $54.40 | 2023-2024 |
| Annapolis Valley RegionSmall Area Estimation | $25.47 | $39.51 | $60.57 | 2024 |
| Cape Breton RegionSmall Area Estimation | $25.69 | $38.83 | $58.09 | 2024 |
| Halifax RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $29.54 | $37.50 | $51.06 | 2023-2024 |
| North Shore RegionSmall Area Estimation | $24.99 | $38.47 | $56.17 | 2024 |
| Southern RegionSmall Area Estimation | $26.02 | $41.26 | $59.22 | 2024 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.00 | $40.00 | $62.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.50 | $40.00 | $69.23 | 2023-2024 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.70 | $39.75 | $58.65 | 2023-2024 |
| London RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $27.88 | $40.00 | $57.69 | 2023-2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.96 | $43.71 | $65.49 | 2024 |
| Northwest RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ottawa RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.00 | $35.90 | $69.74 | 2023-2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.66 | $42.07 | $62.76 | 2024 |
| Toronto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.71 | $40.00 | $66.35 | 2023-2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.58 | $43.01 | $64.67 | 2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $31.25 | $42.05 | $52.31 | 2023-2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $27.69 | $43.59 | $54.95 | 2023-2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.50 | $38.46 | $54.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Estrie RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Lanaudière RegionSmall Area Estimation | $26.82 | $40.01 | $59.71 | 2024 |
| Laurentides RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.50 | $38.46 | $54.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Laval RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.06 | $32.50 | $53.08 | 2023-2024 |
| Mauricie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.50 | $38.46 | $54.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Montréal RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $36.32 | $54.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Montérégie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.50 | $38.46 | $54.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Prince Albert RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.60 | $41.93 | $61.99 | 2024 |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.51 | $41.42 | $61.39 | 2024 |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionSmall Area Estimation | $28.70 | $42.52 | $62.95 | 2024 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.33 | $40.79 | $59.41 | 2024 |
| Yorkton–Melville RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
Source: Job Bank regional wage table · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD. A regional wage describes the published area, not a particular employer or job offer.
Understanding these wages
The national median for biologists and related scientists is $40.00 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Northwest Territories has the highest median at $58.34; Prince Edward Island has the lowest at $35.90.
Explore science and technology wagesThe median wage
The median is the middle wage when wages are ordered from lowest to highest. Job Bank’s low and high figures usually represent the 10th and 90th percentiles. They are not junior and senior salary bands.
Annual pay calculation
Hourly wage × paid hours per week × paid weeks per year. Monthly pay is the annual result divided by 12. It is a calculation for the schedule you enter, not a reported annual salary or take-home pay.
Source data and dates
Job Bank occupation 21110: Biologists and related scientists. The annual update is dated 2025-11-19. Job Bank also adjusts wage estimates between releases to reflect changes in provincial or territorial minimum wages. Each row keeps its own data period; some estimates use a different source or method.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
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