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Toxicologist - Federal Salaries of 2010
Pay Rates for "Toxicologist"
How much does a Toxicologist in the federal government get paid? $112,336.58* *Based on the 2010 average.Toxicologist was the 252nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2010, with 452 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency hired the most employees titled Toxicology, with an average salary of $115,567.
Government Toxicology jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Toxicology job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Toxicologist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | 251 | $115,567.14 |
| Food and Drug Administration | 85 | $115,500.78 |
| National Institutes of Health | 49 | $99,819.94 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 19 | $120,171.32 |
| Pretrial Services Agency | 16 | $89,592.00 |
| Consumer Product Safety Commission | 7 | $111,358.43 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 6 | $114,034.17 |
| Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration | 6 | $81,783.50 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 4 | $64,558.50 |
| Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Regulation | 3 | $141,304.33 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 2 | $93,100.50 |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $155,500.00 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $155,500.00 |
| Mine Safety and Health Administration | 1 | $106,369.00 |
| Forest Service | 1 | $119,738.00 |
Toxicologist Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Toxicologist is $112,336.58. The highest paid Toxicologist made $200,000 in 2010.
Common Toxicologist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Toxicology Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 308 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 36 |
| EF - Consultant (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 34 |
| EH - Advisory Committee Member (5 U.s.c. 3109 | 32 |
| EI - Advisory Committee Member (other) | 20 |
| ED - Expert (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 11 |
| EG - Consultant (other) | 4 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 2 |
| ST - Scientific And Professional | 2 |
| GM - Emp Covered By Pmrs Termination Provisns | 2 |
| RS - Senior Biomedical Research Service | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0400 NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Toxicology jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Physiology | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Industrial Specialist | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Autopsy Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Toxicology Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Toxicologist was $92,204. Since then, the average pay has increased to $133,989 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0415.