Embryologist Salary Australia: A Resident Take-Home Sketch
If you are an embryologist in Australia or considering the career, you probably want to know how the pay stacks up against the national average. The short answer is that no official source publishes a single figure for embryologists. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) does not break out this occupation in its earnings surveys, and Fair Work’s modern awards do not name embryologists directly. However, by using the national benchmarks—the full-time average, the median, the minimum wage, and the tax brackets—you can build a realistic picture of where an embryologist’s salary might sit.
The National Full-Time Average as a Reference
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 reports that full-time adult ordinary-time earnings are $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 a year when multiplied by 52 weeks. This is the line that this site uses to compare any salary. For men the average is about $113,412 a year; for women it is about $100,594. If an embryologist earns at or near this average, their weekly pay would be around $2,084 before tax.
Where Embryologists Might Fall Relative to Medians
The ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (August 2025) gives medians that are more representative of typical pay. The full-time median is about $90,532 a year, and the all-employees median (including part-time) is about $74,100. Embryologists are highly skilled professionals—typically requiring a master’s degree or PhD—so their earnings are likely above the all-employees median. Many would fall between the all-employees median and the full-time average, though senior embryologists in private clinics could exceed the average.
Minimum Wage and Award Coverage
From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week on a 38-hour week, amounting to about $52,255 a year. Award minimums rose by 4.75% in the 2026 Annual Wage Review. Embryologists are often covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award or a similar instrument, but Fair Work’s Modern Awards Pay Database does not list a specific classification for embryologists. In practice, many embryologists are employed under enterprise agreements or individual contracts that pay well above the award minimum.
A Take-Home Pay Sketch
To illustrate how tax affects a typical professional salary, consider a resident embryologist earning the national full-time average of $108,352. Using the 2026–27 tax rates (nil to $18,200; 15% to $45,000; 30% to $135,000; 37% to $190,000; 45% above) plus the 2% Medicare levy, the estimated tax bill would be about $24,700, leaving a take-home of roughly $83,650 per year, or about $1,609 per week. If the embryologist earns $90,000 (close to the full-time median), the take-home would be about $71,500. These are rough estimates; actual tax depends on deductions and offsets.
State-by-State Comparisons
Full-time average earnings vary across Australia, and an embryologist’s pay may reflect local labour markets. The state averages from the ABS (May 2026) are:
- New South Wales: about $109,658
- Victoria: about $106,137
- Queensland: about $106,064
- South Australia: about $102,450
- Western Australia: about $115,825
- Tasmania: about $96,008
- Northern Territory: about $103,173
- Australian Capital Territory: about $119,090
An embryologist working in Western Australia or the ACT might command a premium, while those in Tasmania or South Australia might see lower offers. You can explore how your salary compares across states and territories.
Industry and Occupation Benchmarks
The ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey groups workers by occupation. Professionals (the broad category that includes medical scientists) had a median hourly earnings of $64.50 in August 2025. For full-time professionals, the median weekly total cash earnings were about $2,130.60. Embryologists are likely to fall within this range. For more detailed comparisons, see the job medians page and industry medians page.
How the Figures Are Set
The national average comes from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey, conducted twice a year (May and November). Medians come from the Employee Earnings and Hours survey, which is run every two years. The minimum wage is set by Fair Work after the Annual Wage Review. Tax rates are legislated by the ATO. For a deeper look at methodology, visit How the figures are set.
What This Means for an Embryologist
Without a published average for embryologists, the best approach is to use the national full-time average ($108,352) as a benchmark. If you are offered a salary below $74,100 (the all-employees median), it is likely below typical professional pay. If you are above $108,352, you are earning more than the average full-time worker. Many embryologists in senior or lead roles in fertility clinics would exceed the average, while entry-level positions may start closer to the median.
For more context on how any salary compares, use the Place a salary on the line tool on this site. It shows where your pay sits against the national full-time average, the median, and the minimum wage, and gives a weekly and hourly breakdown on a 38-hour week.
Guides and Further Reading
If you are negotiating a salary or planning your career, the Guides section offers practical advice on understanding pay scales, awards, and enterprise agreements. Remember that the figures here are national benchmarks; your actual salary will depend on your employer, location, experience, and qualifications.
In summary, while there is no official “embryologist salary” figure from the ABS or Fair Work, the national average of $108,352 provides a solid reference point. Use it alongside the medians and minimum wage to gauge where your pay stands.