Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $75,640 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.37
10th percentile $55,770
90th percentile $107,110
Employed locally 60
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,770
    25th
    $63,960
    50th (median)
    $75,640
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $107,110

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 108% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 8% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,600
    Tucson, AZ $69,180

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,950
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Conservation Scientists $83,120
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,270
    Biological Technicians $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Flagstaff, AZ is $36.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 3.8% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,770 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,960.