Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $79,160 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $59,330
90th percentile $130,450
Employed locally 40
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,330
    25th
    $76,480
    50th (median)
    $79,160
    75th
    $97,860
    90th
    $130,450

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 93% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 7% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $122,170
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,360
    Jacksonville, FL $45,760

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Reno, NV is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Reno, NV is 8.6% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,330 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,480.