The average salary for a zoologist in the United States is around $49,190 per year.
Avg Salary
Zoologists earn an average yearly salary of $49,190.
Wages typically start from $31,939 and go up to $75,760.
21% below national average Updated in 2023
Zoologist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Zoologist salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Massachusetts | $82,090 |
New Jersey | $81,690 |
Alaska | $81,630 |
Hawaii | $78,000 |
Washington | $77,260 |
Oregon | $75,660 |
Texas | $75,420 |
North Dakota | $73,900 |
California | $73,820 |
Michigan | $73,260 |
Vermont | $71,120 |
Tennessee | $69,450 |
Colorado | $69,400 |
Louisiana | $68,950 |
Minnesota | $68,200 |
New Hampshire | $67,390 |
Missouri | $66,790 |
Mississippi | $66,790 |
Nevada | $66,370 |
Maryland | $66,120 |
New York | $66,040 |
Virginia | $64,840 |
Connecticut | $64,760 |
Pennsylvania | $63,940 |
Wyoming | $63,940 |
Idaho | $63,750 |
Montana | $63,750 |
Ohio | $63,750 |
Iowa | $63,100 |
Rhode Island | $62,280 |
Arizona | $62,000 |
Illinois | $61,780 |
North Carolina | $61,490 |
Arkansas | $60,550 |
Maine | $60,360 |
Georgia | $58,870 |
Wisconsin | $58,760 |
Oklahoma | $56,820 |
Utah | $56,720 |
South Dakota | $56,060 |
New Mexico | $55,590 |
Alabama | $55,320 |
Kansas | $54,910 |
Nebraska | $53,230 |
Kentucky | $51,700 |
South Carolina | $50,130 |
Indiana | $50,100 |
Florida | $46,480 |
West Virginia | $38,760 |
Puerto Rico | $37,350 |
District of Columbia | $111,180 |
How do zoologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Zoologists earn 6% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than scientists but more than behavioral scientists.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Scientist salary | $67K |
Microbiologist salary | $63K |
Molecular biologist salary | $61K |
Veterinarian salary | $61K |
Animal scientist salary | $58K |
Zoologist salary | $49K |
Chemical technician salary | $44K |
Exterminator salary | $43K |
Biotechnician salary | $39K |
Behavioral scientist salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)