The average salary for a zoologists and wildlife biologist in the United States is $75,740, but the range typically falls between $57,120 and $88,190. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.41, with a range between $27.46 and $42.4.
There are approximately 17,100 people employed as a zoologists and wildlife biologist in the United States. With Washington, California, Florida employing the highest number of zoologists and wildlife biologists.The state with the best pay for a zoologists and wildlife biologist is Mississippi, with an average annual salary of $101,460, while Texas has the lowest average annual salary of $57,480.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $45,840 | $22.04 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,120 | $27.46 |
| Median | $70,600 | $33.94 |
| 75th Percentile | $88,190 | $42.4 |
| 90th Percentile | $110,590 | $53.17 |
The salary of a zoologists and wildlife biologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a zoologists and wildlife biologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for zoologists and wildlife biologists are Mississippi, Massachusetts, California, Alaska, Louisiana while the worst states are Texas, Florida, Indiana, Nebraska, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,450 | $66,610 | $96,610 |
| Alaska | $57,450 | $84,770 | $116,130 |
| Arizona | $48,400 | $74,330 | $108,600 |
| California | $49,950 | $91,090 | $139,650 |
| Colorado | $57,120 | $80,590 | $110,630 |
| Connecticut | $47,820 | $79,590 | $104,940 |
| Florida | $31,200 | $53,390 | $90,810 |
| Georgia | $48,060 | $68,240 | $102,020 |
| Hawaii | $59,370 | $79,000 | $109,120 |
| Idaho | $54,770 | $74,150 | $91,540 |
| Illinois | $47,920 | $73,250 | $106,500 |
| Indiana | $40,670 | $54,610 | $74,450 |
| Iowa | $49,920 | $69,560 | $78,250 |
| Kansas | $51,000 | $62,520 | $71,820 |
| Kentucky | $40,430 | $56,210 | $67,750 |
| Louisiana | $60,920 | $85,060 | $114,900 |
| Maine | $49,130 | $72,790 | $104,500 |
| Maryland | $53,610 | $89,270 | $145,600 |
| Massachusetts | $58,180 | $91,500 | $132,810 |
| Michigan | $52,390 | $77,060 | $96,620 |
| Minnesota | $48,720 | $75,120 | $102,190 |
| Mississippi | $69,100 | $101,460 | $151,300 |
| Missouri | $46,250 | $72,870 | $102,150 |
| Montana | $48,470 | $67,650 | $89,810 |
| Nebraska | $47,490 | $59,470 | $82,830 |
| Nevada | $46,700 | $73,840 | $98,510 |
| New Hampshire | $42,250 | $69,360 | $95,870 |
| New Jersey | $53,040 | $84,970 | $119,390 |
| New Mexico | $47,430 | $68,260 | $89,810 |
| New York | $62,030 | $86,490 | $133,310 |
| North Carolina | $49,630 | $69,370 | $102,590 |
| North Dakota | $55,540 | $78,190 | $96,550 |
| Ohio | $39,000 | $63,230 | $87,880 |
| Oklahoma | $26,480 | $55,660 | $81,020 |
| Oregon | $50,500 | $82,600 | $113,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,100 | $71,270 | $99,920 |
| South Carolina | $39,930 | $58,750 | $82,910 |
| South Dakota | $45,640 | $64,030 | $89,810 |
| Tennessee | $51,200 | $76,600 | $102,150 |
| Texas | $35,490 | $57,480 | $101,770 |
| Utah | $46,700 | $65,350 | $89,810 |
| Vermont | $61,630 | $75,390 | $91,230 |
| Virginia | $48,510 | $75,430 | $106,290 |
| Washington | $56,850 | $82,420 | $119,750 |
| West Virginia | $41,000 | $67,200 | $100,460 |
| Wisconsin | $38,480 | $65,220 | $89,810 |
| Wyoming | $52,120 | $70,500 | $85,220 |
Even between cities, the salary of a zoologists and wildlife biologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for zoologists and wildlife biologists is Barnstable Town, MA with an average salary of $124,480.The city with the lowest average salary for zoologists and wildlife biologists is South Florida nonmetropolitan area, FL with an average salary of $42,260.
Areas with highest average salaries for zoologists and wildlife biologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for zoologists and wildlife biologists
The number of zoologists and wildlife biologists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of zoologists and wildlife biologists has decreased by -100. On average, the number of zoologists and wildlife biologists has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of zoologists and wildlife biologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of zoologists and wildlife biologists has increased by $5,230. On average, the salary of zoologists and wildlife biologists has been increasing by 1.9% each year.
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