Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for zoologists and wildlife biologists is $40.28 an hour ($83,780 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($76,780). Washington ranks 10th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for zoologists and wildlife biologists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 25% of workers | $33.36 | $69,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.28 | $83,780 |
| 75% of workers | $50.36 | $104,750 |
| 90% of workers | $62.43 | $129,850 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $96,450 | 720 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $85,940 | 60 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $84,500 | 80 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $82,880 | 50 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $82,500 | 250 |
| Yakima | $78,460 | 50 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $76,600 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $74,710 | 60 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $105,680 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $108,110 |
| Conservation Scientists | $78,450 |
| Epidemiologists | $108,240 |
| Foresters | $78,460 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $79,970 |
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