C$22.50
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
The average hourly pay for a Botanist is C$22.50 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$0 - C$23
Total Pay
C$0 - C$52k
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What Do Botanists Do?
Botanist Tasks
- Study, inventory, and investigate conditions for botanical projects including restoration, conversation, mitigation, and monitoring of selected populations.
- Survey for threatened, endangered, sensitive, and rare plants.
- Conduct and prepare analysis, reports, and environmental impact reports for the National Environmental Policy Act, agencies, and governments.
- Identify and classify plants.
- Investigate environment and plant communities and the effect of rainfall, temperature, climate, soil, and elevation on plant growth.
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Common Health Benefits for a Botanist
Medical
100%
Dental
67%
Vision
67%
Gender Breakdown for Botanists
Female
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Botanists
What is the highest pay for Botanists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Botanist is CA$NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Botanists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Botanist is CA$NaN / hour
How can Botanists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Botanist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Botanist that oversees more junior Botanists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.