How to become an Entomologist
Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, environments and impact of insects.
Main tasks
- Collects, analyses and classifies insect specimens
- Develops and conducts experimental studies with insects
- Studies the characteristics of insects and their interactions with other animals and their environment
- Estimates, monitors and manages insect populations
- Investigates and assesses risks posed by insects
- Plans insect control programs, and creates risk mitigation strategies to protect the environment and human health
Ways in
- University: Science degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $80,288 a year
- About 10,500 people work in this job group now, and about 12,600 are projected by 2035. (+19.8%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become an Entomologist?
Ways in include: Science degrees.
How much does an Entomologist earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $80,288 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is an Entomologist a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 20% by 2035, from about 10,500 to about 12,600 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become an Entomologist?
Usually. 86% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of an Entomologist?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04