Wildlife Biologist Salary in the US
$56,151
per year
per hour
$27
per hour
per year
Wildlife Biologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Wildlife Biologist is $56,151 per year ($27 per hour), which is $2,661 (+5%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Wildlife Biologist can expect an average starting salary of $35,744. The highest salaries can exceed $89,000.
A Wildlife Biologist can expect an average starting salary of $35,744. The highest salaries can exceed $89,000.
$35,744
Low
$56,151
Average salary
$89,000
High
$17.18
Low
$27
Average salary
$42.79
High
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Wildlife Biologist Salary Range
Among Fish and Wildlife Biologists in the US, Aquatic Biologists and Conservation Biologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while Zoologists and Endangered Species Biologists enjoy the highest salaries.
Wildlife Biologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered Species Biologist | $72K/year | +29% |
| Zoologist | $64K/year | +14% |
| Conservation Biologist | $50K/year | -11% |
| Aquatic Biologist | $43K/year | -23% |
Wildlife Biologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Wildlife Biologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $37,000 per year. A mid career Wildlife Biologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $51,000, while an experienced Wildlife Biologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $67,000. Fish and Wildlife Biologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $72,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Wildlife Biologist
| Late Career | ▲ +28% |
| Experienced | ▲ +19% |
| Average Salary | $56,151/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -34% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
46%
46%
Male
54%
54%
Wildlife Biologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Wildlife Biologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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