Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$72,860
↑ 26.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.9% since 2011 ($57,420 → $72,860)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $72,860
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,860 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $70,600 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $67,430 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $64,650 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | $66,350 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $63,270 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | $63,420 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | $62,290 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $60,520 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $59,680 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $58,270 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $57,430 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | $57,710 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $57,420 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.