Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for zoologists and wildlife biologists is $23.61 an hour ($49,100 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.
That is 36% lower than the U.S. median ($76,780). Texas ranks 47th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for zoologists and wildlife biologists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.13 | $39,800 |
| 25% of workers | $20.59 | $42,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.61 | $49,100 |
| 75% of workers | $40.69 | $84,640 |
| 90% of workers | $50.97 | $106,020 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $73,280 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $49,100 | 240 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $48,130 | 180 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for zoologists and wildlife biologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $80,470 |
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| Epidemiologists | $77,170 |
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| Food Scientists and Technologists | $90,610 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $97,510 |
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