California

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$111,800
+34.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$53.75
 
10th Percentile
$58,380
Entry level
90th Percentile
$177,760
Senior level
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Salary Range

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in California earn between $58,380 and $177,760, with a mean of $111,800. The national average for this role is $83,076.

$111,800 mean
10th Percentile$58,38090th Percentile$177,760

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$111,800
National Average$83,076
District of Columbia$117,980
Maryland$104,320
Mississippi$93,740
Hawaii$92,250
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.