The average salary for a zoologist in New York is around $66,040 per year.
Avg Salary
Zoologists earn an average yearly salary of $66,040.
Wages typically start from $56,360 and go up to $103,900.
2% below national average Updated in 2021
Zoologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level zoologist earnings begin at:
$49.95 per hour
$103,900 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level zoologist earnings begin at:
$39.27 per hour
$81,690 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level zoologist earnings begin at:
$31.75 per hour
$66,040 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level zoologist earnings begin at:
$30.89 per hour
$64,250 per year
10th percentile
Starting level zoologist earnings begin at:
$27.10 per hour
$56,360 per year
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 about the same as related careers in New York. On average, they make less than geodesists but more than chemical technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Geodesist salary | $77K |
| Geologist salary | $79K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $75K |
| Microbiologist salary | $77K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $80K |
| Zoologist salary | $66K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $67K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $62K |
| Animal trainer salary | $50K |
| Chemical technician salary | $57K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)