Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $76,480 +5% vs national
Median hourly $36.77
10th percentile $53,430
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 40
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,430
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $76,480
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $107,240

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 110% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 10% 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 Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,690
    Biological Technicians $49,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $137,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Eugene, OR is $36.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Eugene, OR is 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,430 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.