Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $77,850 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $51,270
90th percentile $111,320
Employed locally 190
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,270
    25th
    $64,590
    50th (median)
    $77,850
    75th
    $92,150
    90th
    $111,320

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 81% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $122,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $113,030
    Salem, OR $98,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,810
    Rhode Island $97,050

    Nearby metros — Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,810
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,510
    North Dakota $82,150
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $81,600
    Yakima, WA $80,100
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $75,760

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770
    Biological Technicians $55,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Anchorage, AK is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.77 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries?

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.8% above the national median of $72,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,270 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,590.