Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Washington

Local pay for zoologists and wildlife biologists in Washington, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-1023

$83,780

median pay, Washington

1,840

employed in Washington

+9.1%

vs U.S. median

+1.6%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What zoologists and wildlife biologists earn in Washington

Washington · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Washington earn between $69,380 and $104,750 a year; the U.S. median is $76,780.

$62,070

P10

$69,380

P25

$83,780

MEDIAN

$104,750

P75

$129,850

P90

Pay by metro in Washington

$96,450

$85,940

$84,500

$82,880

$82,500

$78,460

$76,600

$74,710

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