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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in Australia 2026

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in Australia?


Average Yearly Salary
118,000 AUD
( 9,870 AUD monthly)

LOW
43,900
AUD AVERAGE
118,000
AUD HIGH
203,000
AUD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Science and Technical Services in Australia typically earns around 118,000 AUD. Salaries range from 43,900 AUD (lowest average) to 203,000 AUD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Science and Technical Services domain in Australia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist88,600 AUD
3D Printing Specialist80,600 AUD
Algorithm Developer116,000 AUD
Analytical Chemist169,000 AUD
Anthropologist131,000 AUD
Archeologist110,000 AUD
Assistant Breeder62,300 AUD
Astronomer214,000 AUD
Atmospheric and Space Scientist163,000 AUD
Behavior Analyst114,000 AUD
Behavior Intervention Specialist128,000 AUD
Behavior Specialist120,000 AUD
Biochemist200,000 AUD
Biofuels Processing Technician74,600 AUD
Biofuels Production Manager134,000 AUD
Biologist187,000 AUD
Biomedical Laboratory Officer74,900 AUD
Biomedical Scientist206,000 AUD
Biophysicist192,000 AUD
Chemical Engineer90,300 AUD
Chemical Technologist91,000 AUD
Chemist178,000 AUD
Chief Robotics Integration Officer142,000 AUD
Chief Technologist173,000 AUD
Climate Change Analyst131,000 AUD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist192,000 AUD
Computer Scientist156,000 AUD
Conservation Scientist159,000 AUD
Data Science Specialist124,000 AUD
Data Scientist147,000 AUD
DNA Analyst195,000 AUD
Ecologist151,000 AUD
Economic Development Specialist154,000 AUD
Flavourist67,600 AUD
Food Scientist123,000 AUD
Forensic Scientist163,000 AUD
Formulation Technologist74,700 AUD
Fraud Investigator98,000 AUD
Genomics Scientist198,000 AUD
Geographer107,000 AUD
Geographic Information Systems Technician69,300 AUD
Geological Data Technician63,700 AUD
Geological Technician83,400 AUD
Geologist159,000 AUD
Geomatics Scientist158,000 AUD
Geophysical Data Technician61,900 AUD
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist148,000 AUD
Global Technical Lead211,000 AUD
Hydrologist128,000 AUD
Industrial Ecologist134,000 AUD
Intelligence Analyst121,000 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect96,900 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst102,000 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant111,000 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer93,800 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist102,000 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst83,300 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst87,300 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist90,600 AUD
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician70,300 AUD
Knowledge Management Specialist93,600 AUD
Lab Analyst82,200 AUD
Lab Manager132,000 AUD
Lab Technician57,900 AUD
Laboratory Manager130,000 AUD
Laboratory Researcher90,300 AUD
Laboratory Technician61,200 AUD
Life Sciences Analyst136,000 AUD
Life Scientist153,000 AUD
Marine Architect118,000 AUD
Marine Biologist140,000 AUD
Marine Superintendent82,500 AUD
Materials Analyst83,600 AUD
Materials Scientist148,000 AUD
Mathematician159,000 AUD
Medical Scientist213,000 AUD
Metallurgist134,000 AUD
Meteorologist136,000 AUD
Microbiologist202,000 AUD
Natural Language Processing Researcher118,000 AUD
Natural Resource Specialist108,000 AUD
Natural Resources Analyst119,000 AUD
Natural Sciences Manager187,000 AUD
Neurotechnology Specialist179,000 AUD
Nuclear Engineer209,000 AUD
Physical Scientist164,000 AUD
Physicist194,000 AUD
Political Scientist147,000 AUD
Polygraph Examiner52,500 AUD
Polysomnographic Technologist91,000 AUD
Product Development Scientist161,000 AUD
Quantitative Research Analyst135,000 AUD
Quantitative Researcher137,000 AUD
Quantum Algorithm Developer115,000 AUD
Quantum Computing Engineer105,000 AUD
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer101,000 AUD
Quantum Computing Specialist106,000 AUD
Radiation Protection Specialist112,000 AUD
Refrigeration Technician44,300 AUD
Research Scientist134,000 AUD
Risk Safety Engineer89,600 AUD
Robotics Architect116,000 AUD
Scientific Photographer88,000 AUD
Scientific Programmer126,000 AUD
Scientist146,000 AUD
Service Engineer91,700 AUD
Service Technician61,100 AUD
Social Science Research Assistant81,800 AUD
Social Scientist153,000 AUD
Sociologist150,000 AUD
Soil Scientist127,000 AUD
Statistical Analyst90,200 AUD
Statistical Assistant60,300 AUD
Statistician139,000 AUD
Survey Analyst87,000 AUD
Survey Researcher81,900 AUD
Surveying and Mapping Technician51,100 AUD
Team Leader124,000 AUD
Technical Manager135,000 AUD
Technical Officer60,300 AUD
Technical Service Director184,000 AUD
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist84,000 AUD
Technical Services Research and Development Manager202,000 AUD
Technical Services Research Associate97,200 AUD
Technical Services Research Coordinator103,000 AUD
Technician56,400 AUD
Water Ecologist163,000 AUD
Wearable Technology Developer98,700 AUD
Wearables Specialist85,700 AUD
Wildlife Biologist141,000 AUD

Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Australia

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Science and Technical Services in Australia range from 43,900 AUD (starting average salary) to 203,000 AUD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Science and Technical Services is 109,000 AUD, implying that half of the workforce in Australia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Science and Technical Services in Australia earn less than 84,300 AUD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 129,000 AUD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Science and Technical Services in Australia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 57,800 AUD to 93,400 AUD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 57,800 AUD mark, while 10% ranged from 93,400 AUD to 110,000 AUD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 110,000 AUD or higher.