Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $67,390 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $51,140
90th percentile $98,240
Employed locally 40
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,140
    25th
    $51,140
    50th (median)
    $67,390
    75th
    $91,500
    90th
    $98,240

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 69% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 31% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,510

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    School Psychologists $77,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Austin, TX is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Austin, TX is 7.5% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,140 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,140.