Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $79,790 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $59,950
90th percentile $104,740
Employed locally 50
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,950
    25th
    $68,950
    50th (median)
    $79,790
    75th
    $95,640
    90th
    $104,740

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 93% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 7% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $113,030
    Salem, OR $98,110
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $94,370
    Worcester, MA $87,910
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,150

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $107,220
    Biological Technicians $54,580
    Conservation Scientists $94,310
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,560
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Bend, OR is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Bend, OR is 9.5% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,950 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,950.