Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists *
U S |
$25.16 | $32.20 | $40.68 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$28.55 | $33.97 | $39.23 |
Central Minnesota |
$29.51 | $32.84 | $39.22 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$26.64 | $32.29 | $37.84 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$30.56 | $33.97 | $41.96 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$24.11 | $30.56 | $37.84 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 520 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 649 new Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 18,500 | 19,500 | 1,000 | 5.2% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 689 | 725 | 36 | 5.2% |
| Central Minnesota | 51 | 53 | 2 | 3.9% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 42 | 42 | 0 | 0% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 50 | 49 | -1 | -2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 302 | 337 | 35 | 11.6% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.