Biomedical Scientist Salary in Australia
If you work as a biomedical scientist in Australia, you might wonder how your pay compares with the national average. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) does not publish a separate earnings figure for biomedical scientists. Instead, they are grouped within the broader Professionals occupation category. That category gives us a useful benchmark.
The Professionals Average
According to the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey for May 2025, the average weekly total cash earnings for all Professionals was $2,049.60. On a 38-hour week, that works out to about $106,579 a year. This figure includes both full-time and part-time employees, but most professionals work full-time hours.
How It Compares to the National Full-Time Average
The national full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings was $2,083.70 in May 2026, or about $108,352 a year. That is the line this site uses as its benchmark. The Professionals average is very close to that line – only about $34 a week less. This suggests that many biomedical scientists earn around the national full-time average, though individual salaries can vary widely depending on experience, location, and employer.
Award Minimums for Biomedical Scientists
Biomedical scientists are usually covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020. Fair Work sets minimum rates for each classification level in this award. The award includes several pay points for health professional employees. As of the October 2026 update, the minimum weekly rate for a Level 1 health professional is $1,024.70 ($26.97 per hour), rising to $1,497.80 ($39.42 per hour) for a Level 9 pay point 3. Most biomedical scientists would be classified at higher levels, so the actual minimum is likely above the entry-level rate.
Medians and Other Benchmarks
For a fuller picture, you can also look at the median earnings. The full-time median weekly earnings were about $1,887 in May 2025, or roughly $90,532 a year. The all-employees median (including part-time) was $1,436 a week, about $74,100 a year. These medians are lower than the averages because they are less affected by very high salaries.
State and Territory Differences
Where you work also matters. The national full-time average varies by state and territory. For example, the Australian Capital Territory has the highest full-time average at about $119,090 a year, while Tasmania has the lowest at about $96,008. You can see the full list on our States and territories page.
Reading the Same Pay as a Year, a Week, and an Hour
This site converts any salary into three formats: yearly (before tax), weekly (based on 38 hours), and hourly. That makes it easy to compare your pay with the national line. For instance, the national full-time average of $2,083.70 a week is $108,352 a year and $54.83 an hour. If you know your own salary, you can place it on the line to see how far above or below the average you sit.
What About the Minimum Wage?
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 an hour, or $1,004.90 a week for a 38-hour week – about $52,255 a year. Award rates for biomedical scientists are higher than the minimum, reflecting the skilled nature of the work.
Summary
While there is no single official figure for a biomedical scientist salary, the Professionals average and the national full-time average provide strong reference points. Most biomedical scientists likely earn close to or slightly above the national average, depending on their classification and experience. For a precise comparison, use the tool on this site to see where your own pay sits on the line.