234514: Biotechnologist
Labour market
Skills assessment
Agreements
ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
234514
Skill level
Level 1
Unit group
2345
Life Scientists
Skills assessor
VETASSESS
Biotechnologist (ANZSCO 234514) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Life Scientists unit group (2345), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Studies the anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules, and develops new materials for applying to a range of purposes. Common specialisations include Cell Geneticist, Molecular Biologist, Molecular Geneticist. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
Migration snapshot
Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Life Scientists unit group earn an average of $1,910 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,792 per week and male workers average $2,034 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38.1 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,910
↑ 33% above national avg
Female avg.
$1,792
↑ 25% above national avg
Male avg.
$2,034
↑ 42% above national avg
Average age
38.1 yrs
↓ younger than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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