Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $56,570 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.20
10th percentile $33,620
90th percentile $77,350
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,620
    25th
    $49,370
    50th (median)
    $56,570
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $77,350

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $81,040
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,900
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,390
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $53,120
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $52,160

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    Chemists $74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,200
    Chemical Technicians $60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $27.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 22.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,620 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,370.