NOAA Fisheries Biologist
Marine stock assessments + regulations
About the profession
NOAA fisheries biologists assess commercial fish stocks, advise regulators, and manage ESA-listed species. NMFS has regional science centers (Alaska, NW, SW, NE, SE, Pacific Islands). It's the science backbone of federal fisheries management.
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Biologist → Senior Biologist → Supervisory → Division Chief
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
135K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $58,000 - $77,000/year With equity/bonuses: $63,800 - $92,400 Top markets (SF/NYC): $67,000 - $92,000 Execute core tasks using Stock assessment…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Stock assessment 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $40,600 - $52,200 Year 2-3: Junior level $58,000 - $81,150 Year 4-6: Mid level $81,150 - $100,350 Year 7-10: Senior level $100,350 - $123,450 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a NOAA Fisheries Biologist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Stock assessment and Fisheries biology You communicate clearly…
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