Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Corvallis, OR

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

Median annual salary $85,150 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.94
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $102,420
Employed locally 100
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $66,110
    50th (median)
    $85,150
    75th
    $98,110
    90th
    $102,420

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 112% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 12% above 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 Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,690
    Chemists $94,990
    Biological Scientists, All Other $88,440
    Conservation Scientists $82,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,640
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $80,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Corvallis, OR is $40.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Corvallis, OR is 16.9% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,110.