Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • California
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in California earn a median salary of $85,515 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.4% vs the national median of $72,860. An estimated 1,320 zoologists and wildlife biologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $61,310 to $122,170 depending on location.
$85,515
Avg median salary in California
$122,170
Highest paying metro
$61,310
Lowest paying metro
1,320
Employed in California
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | $122,170 | $92,470 | $144,020 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,810 | $70,040 | $134,440 | 260 |
| San Diego, CA | $93,640 | $78,670 | $128,750 | 180 |
| Sacramento, CA | $90,900 | $69,970 | $114,320 | 160 |
| San Jose, CA | $90,620 | $62,380 | $124,540 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $84,900 | $63,820 | $95,490 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $84,270 | $61,220 | $121,330 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,100 | $62,260 | $115,350 | 240 |
| Redding, CA | $83,010 | $67,900 | $94,310 | 30 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $79,790 | $66,290 | $89,460 | 70 |
| North Coast Region of California | $77,420 | $56,170 | $95,640 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,750 | $51,010 | $87,050 | 70 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,310 | $46,320 | $76,180 | 80 |