234515: Botanist
Labour market
Skills assessment
Agreements
ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
234515
Skill level
Level 1
Unit group
2345
Life Scientists
Skills assessor
VETASSESS
ANZSCO 234515 identifies Botanist as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Life Scientists unit group (2345), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants. Common specialisations include Plant Pathologist, Plant Physiologist, Plant Taxonomist. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is 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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