Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in United States
The median zoologists and wildlife biologists salary is $76,780 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 9.6% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary FAQs
What is the average Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in United States?
The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in United States is $76,780 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of zoologists and wildlife biologistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $49,100 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $126,440 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $76,780.
Do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $99,230, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.