Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $71,520–$115,800
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #4 of 11
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $93,500 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $76,780 and 5% below the CA statewide median of $98,530. It ranks #4 of 11 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in other CA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,230 |
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What is the average Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $93,500 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $71,520 and $115,800. The 10th percentile is $50,170 and the 90th is $141,600.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $76,780 and 5% below the CA statewide median of $98,530. It ranks #4 of 11 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make an hour in San Diego?
About $44.95 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $93,500 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $34.38–$55.67 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.