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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$72,940
Median Annual
$64,140
Total Workforce
4,770
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $120,570 | 230 |
| #2 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $110,120 | 30 |
| #3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,920 | 260 |
| #4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $102,320 | 180 |
| #5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,570 | 730 |
| #6 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $99,170 | 50 |
| #7 | Massachusetts | $98,390 | 320 |
| #8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $97,290 | 50 |
| #9 | Rhode Island | $97,070 | 50 |
| #10 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $96,520 | 50 |
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