Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary
in Alaska nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $75,290–$109,630
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #5 of 11
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $92,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 370 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $76,780 and 2% above the AK statewide median of $90,370. It ranks #5 of 11 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Alaska nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $92,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 370 jobs pay between $75,290 and $109,630. The 10th percentile is $61,780 and the 90th is $130,270.
Is Alaska nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $76,780 and 2% above the AK statewide median of $90,370. It ranks #5 of 11 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make an hour in Alaska nonmetropolitan area?
About $44.52 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $92,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.20–$52.71 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.