Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $55,320 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $80,340
Employed locally 120
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $50,180
    50th (median)
    $55,320
    75th
    $68,840
    90th
    $80,340

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 67% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 33% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,910
    Wisconsin $65,960
    Columbia, SC $65,420
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,290

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,240
    Chemical Technicians $60,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $55,200
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $105,160
    School Psychologists $83,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Charleston, SC is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Charleston, SC is 24.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,180.