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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary

The BLS estimates 18,120 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $76,780 (May 2025, SOC 19-1023). Across 11 metros with published figures, medians range from $49,100 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX to $104,330 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.

ZOOLOGISTS AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS · UNITED STATES · BLS
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$49,100P25$61,180MEDIAN$76,780P75$96,100P90$126,440
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS

  1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$104,330 · 270 jobs
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$99,230 · 300 jobs
  3. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$96,450 · 720 jobs
  4. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$93,500 · 250 jobs
  5. Alaska nonmetropolitan area$92,600 · 370 jobs
  6. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$89,880 · 350 jobs
  7. Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$82,500 · 250 jobs
  8. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,050 · 310 jobs
  9. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$55,050 · 300 jobs
  10. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$53,230 · 240 jobs

LARGEST METROS

  1. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$96,450 · 720 jobs
  2. Alaska nonmetropolitan area$92,600 · 370 jobs
  3. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$89,880 · 350 jobs
  4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,050 · 310 jobs
  5. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$99,230 · 300 jobs
  6. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$55,050 · 300 jobs
  7. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$104,330 · 270 jobs
  8. Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$82,500 · 250 jobs
  9. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$93,500 · 250 jobs
  10. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$49,100 · 240 jobs

ALL METROS (A–Z)

Questions

What is the median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in the U.S.?

$76,780 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $61,180–$96,100.

Where do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists earn the most?

Highest metro medians: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($104,330), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($99,230), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($96,450). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.