District of Columbia

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$117,980
+42.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$56.72
 
10th Percentile
$85,190
Entry level
90th Percentile
$161,470
Senior level
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Salary Range

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in District of Columbia earn between $85,190 and $161,470, with a mean of $117,980. The national average for this role is $83,076.

$117,980 mean
10th Percentile$85,19090th Percentile$161,470

How District of Columbia Compares

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

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