Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary by State
National median: $76,780
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $74,290 |
| Alaska | $90,370 |
| Arizona | $66,880 |
| California | $98,530 |
| Colorado | $83,300 |
| Connecticut | $77,300 |
| District of Columbia | $107,050 |
| Florida | $52,750 |
| Georgia | $66,210 |
| Hawaii | $84,910 |
| Idaho | $73,360 |
| Illinois | $79,780 |
| Indiana | $54,670 |
| Iowa | $83,000 |
| Kansas | $66,440 |
| Kentucky | $61,950 |
| Louisiana | $87,460 |
| Maine | $74,490 |
| Maryland | $107,500 |
| Massachusetts | $84,350 |
| Michigan | $79,150 |
| Minnesota | $68,620 |
| Mississippi | $88,710 |
| Missouri | $76,400 |
| Montana | $78,850 |
| Nebraska | $57,890 |
| Nevada | $75,180 |
| New Hampshire | $73,560 |
| New Jersey | $83,030 |
| New Mexico | $68,220 |
| New York | $82,640 |
| North Carolina | $64,620 |
| North Dakota | $81,330 |
| Ohio | $74,550 |
| Oklahoma | $62,730 |
| Oregon | $85,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,540 |
| South Carolina | $64,090 |
| South Dakota | $65,890 |
| Tennessee | $73,570 |
| Texas | $49,100 |
| Utah | $73,920 |
| Vermont | $79,620 |
| Virginia | $72,340 |
| Washington | $83,780 |
| Wisconsin | $68,370 |
| Wyoming | $74,150 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)