# Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

SOC 19-1023. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/zoologists-and-wildlife-biologists

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $76,780 (middle half $61,180–$96,100; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: 3.6%; ~1.4k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- AK: $90,370
- AL: $74,290
- AZ: $66,880
- CA: $98,530
- CO: $83,300
- CT: $77,300
- DC: $107,050
- FL: $52,750
- GA: $66,210
- HI: $84,910
- IA: $83,000
- ID: $73,360
- IL: $79,780
- IN: $54,670
- KS: $66,440
- KY: $61,950
- LA: $87,460
- MA: $84,350
- MD: $107,500
- ME: $74,490
- MI: $79,150
- MN: $68,620
- MO: $76,400
- MS: $88,710
- MT: $78,850
- NC: $64,620
- ND: $81,330
- NE: $57,890
- NH: $73,560
- NJ: $83,030
- NM: $68,220
- NV: $75,180
- NY: $82,640
- OH: $74,550
- OK: $62,730
- OR: $85,150
- PA: $78,540
- PR: $57,110
- SC: $64,090
- SD: $65,890
- TN: $73,570
- TX: $49,100
- UT: $73,920
- VA: $72,340
- VT: $79,620
- WA: $83,780
- WI: $68,370
- WY: $74,150

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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