Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $67,020 -8% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $42,090
90th percentile $84,300
Employed locally 110
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,090
    25th
    $51,320
    50th (median)
    $67,020
    75th
    $79,200
    90th
    $84,300

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 77% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 23% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,360
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,200
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $77,380
    Duluth, MN-WI $69,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,040
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,910

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,940
    Chemists $73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Conservation Scientists $81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Madison, WI is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Madison, WI is 8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $42,090 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,320.