Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $90,900 +24.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.70
10th percentile $60,000
90th percentile $130,900
Employed locally 160
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,000
    25th
    $69,970
    50th (median)
    $90,900
    75th
    $114,320
    90th
    $130,900

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 97% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,810
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $93,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $90,620
    Salinas, CA $84,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $84,270

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Sacramento, CA is $43.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 24.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,000 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,970.