Industries with Fastest Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary Growth
These industries raised Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
9
Industries with Growth
+29.2%
Highest Growth
+13.2%
Average Growth
3
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 9 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $66,790 | $86,270 | +$19,480 | +29.2% |
| 2 | Engineering Services | $72,040 | $86,270 | +$14,230 | +19.8% |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $67,060 | $79,200 | +$12,140 | +18.1% |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $67,100 | $79,200 | +$12,100 | +18.0% |
| 5 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $67,390 | $74,270 | +$6,880 | +10.2% |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $62,550 | $67,040 | +$4,490 | +7.2% |
| 7 | Educational Services | $63,180 | $67,040 | +$3,860 | +6.1% |
| 8 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $55,650 | $58,720 | +$3,070 | +5.5% |
| 9 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $56,080 | $58,720 | +$2,640 | +4.7% |
3 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $69,280 | $44,310 | -$24,970 | -36.0% |
| 2 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $51,300 | $48,310 | -$2,990 | -5.8% |
| 3 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $66,940 | $63,910 | -$3,030 | -4.5% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.