Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $61,010 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $144,920
Employed locally 70
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $47,390
    50th (median)
    $61,010
    75th
    $96,670
    90th
    $144,920

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 69% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 31% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $94,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $90,900
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $87,660
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $87,050
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,150

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $66,790
    Biological Technicians $50,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,850
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Portland, ME is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Portland, ME is 16.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.