SOC 19-1023 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$76,780
- 10th percentile
- $49,100
- 25th percentile
- $61,180
- Median
- $76,780
- 75th percentile
- $96,100
- 90th percentile
- $126,440
- Mean
- $83,020
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 18,120.
That median is 50.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 40 | $45,060 | $129,940 | $157,160 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 30 | $75,500 | $122,170 | $189,820 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 30 | $38,170 | $113,800 | $161,890 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 270 | $74,890 | $104,330 | $184,040 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 100 | $62,740 | $99,490 | $120,580 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 300 | $62,330 | $99,230 | $144,160 |
| Salem, OR | 80 | $57,640 | $98,110 | $113,350 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 80 | $66,340 | $97,040 | $119,750 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 720 | $64,860 | $96,450 | $167,270 |
| Worcester, MA | 70 | $70,110 | $93,930 | $113,580 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 250 | $50,170 | $93,500 | $141,600 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 350 | $62,190 | $89,880 | $124,130 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 100 | $57,320 | $88,740 | $119,150 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 130 | $68,040 | $88,240 | $129,990 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 70 | $52,220 | $86,670 | $137,390 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 160 | $64,620 | $86,400 | $148,740 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 60 | $60,480 | $85,940 | $129,480 |
| Bismarck, ND | 40 | $45,400 | $85,330 | $104,900 |
| Corvallis, OR | 80 | $55,700 | $85,150 | $113,350 |
| Anchorage, AK | 180 | $57,960 | $85,130 | $124,320 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 720 | $64,860 | $96,450 | $167,270 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 350 | $62,190 | $89,880 | $124,130 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 310 | $45,630 | $61,050 | $101,210 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 300 | $62,330 | $99,230 | $144,160 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 300 | $39,020 | $55,050 | $98,860 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 270 | $74,890 | $104,330 | $184,040 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 250 | $61,390 | $82,500 | $110,930 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 250 | $50,170 | $93,500 | $141,600 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 240 | $39,800 | $49,100 | $105,920 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 240 | $39,900 | $53,230 | $122,700 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 190 | $51,720 | $79,780 | $112,900 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 190 | $51,500 | $84,620 | $127,710 |
| Anchorage, AK | 180 | $57,960 | $85,130 | $124,320 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 180 | $40,320 | $48,130 | $102,480 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 180 | $49,970 | $67,970 | $95,780 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 160 | $39,370 | $75,190 | $131,360 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 160 | $57,710 | $80,540 | $124,890 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 160 | $64,620 | $86,400 | $148,740 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 150 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Boise City, ID | 150 | $48,300 | $77,210 | $108,890 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 250 | $63,060 | $107,500 | $156,750 |
| District of Columbia | 140 | $85,190 | $107,050 | $161,470 |
| California | 2,210 | $58,380 | $98,530 | $177,760 |
| Alaska | 650 | $59,280 | $90,370 | $126,920 |
| Mississippi | 110 | $52,610 | $88,710 | $141,130 |
| Louisiana | 50 | $65,400 | $87,460 | $119,430 |
| Oregon | 1,010 | $54,640 | $85,150 | $113,350 |
| Hawaii | 170 | $65,650 | $84,910 | $125,630 |
| Massachusetts | 470 | $45,310 | $84,350 | $138,940 |
| Washington | 1,840 | $62,070 | $83,780 | $129,850 |
| Colorado | 730 | $60,590 | $83,300 | $116,390 |
| New Jersey | 90 | $59,420 | $83,030 | $128,790 |
| Iowa | 90 | $59,850 | $83,000 | $90,420 |
| New York | 370 | $58,240 | $82,640 | $117,860 |
| North Dakota | 100 | $55,700 | $81,330 | $103,500 |
| Illinois | 250 | $55,690 | $79,780 | $112,900 |
| Vermont | 70 | $65,690 | $79,620 | $98,340 |
| Michigan | 330 | $58,720 | $79,150 | $104,250 |
| Montana | 430 | $62,540 | $78,850 | $96,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 200 | $48,060 | $78,540 | $113,920 |
| Connecticut | 110 | $50,440 | $77,300 | $118,110 |
| Missouri | 120 | $57,620 | $76,400 | $108,080 |
| Nevada | 190 | $49,600 | $75,180 | $119,090 |
| Ohio | 220 | $45,700 | $74,550 | $108,930 |
| Maine | 330 | $51,690 | $74,490 | $97,680 |
| Alabama | 290 | $47,120 | $74,290 | $99,600 |
| Wyoming | 320 | $56,420 | $74,150 | $90,920 |
| Utah | 370 | $51,060 | $73,920 | $96,100 |
| Tennessee | 310 | $50,840 | $73,570 | $99,330 |
| New Hampshire | 40 | $48,660 | $73,560 | $108,850 |
| Idaho | 380 | $49,840 | $73,360 | $96,100 |
| Virginia | 290 | $49,960 | $72,340 | $104,920 |
| Minnesota | 720 | $45,630 | $68,620 | $101,210 |
| Wisconsin | 360 | $42,950 | $68,370 | $91,170 |
| New Mexico | 170 | $51,080 | $68,220 | $96,100 |
| Arizona | 410 | $48,400 | $66,880 | $96,100 |
| Kansas | 160 | $54,850 | $66,440 | $77,290 |
| Georgia | 200 | $54,970 | $66,210 | $115,150 |
| South Dakota | 170 | $53,410 | $65,890 | $87,640 |
| North Carolina | 350 | $48,370 | $64,620 | $122,120 |
| South Carolina | 250 | $46,740 | $64,090 | $111,830 |
| Oklahoma | 120 | $48,650 | $62,730 | $88,610 |
| Kentucky | 150 | $46,960 | $61,950 | $83,040 |
| Nebraska | 140 | $45,350 | $57,890 | $83,350 |
| Puerto Rico | Not available | $41,600 | $57,110 | $96,100 |
| Indiana | 120 | $44,180 | $54,670 | $76,900 |
| Florida | 1,400 | $39,900 | $52,750 | $97,660 |
| Texas | 580 | $39,800 | $49,100 | $106,020 |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists is $76,780. Employment is 18,120.
How does Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists is 50.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is highest on this page's list at $129,940.