Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Occupation
$72,860
National Median Salary
$35.03
Median Hourly Wage
16,920
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+25.0%
10 Year Change
$58,270
2014 Median
$72,860
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $92,060 | 3,760 |
| Engineering Services | $86,270 | 320 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $86,270 | 320 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $79,200 | 580 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $79,200 | 580 |
Top Paying States for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $97,050 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $88,550 | 320 |
| Mississippi | $87,050 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $85,840 | 50 |
| Oregon | $85,150 | 970 |
Related Occupations
Explore Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists by State
Explore Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists by Industry
See how this career performs in specific industries
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Engineering Services
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Administrative and Support Services