Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $98,110 +34.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.17
10th percentile $64,030
90th percentile $113,350
Employed locally 80
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,030
    25th
    $80,010
    50th (median)
    $98,110
    75th
    $113,350
    90th
    $113,350

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 129% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 29% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,810
    Rhode Island $97,050
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $94,370

    Nearby metros — Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $113,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $94,370
    Worcester, MA $87,910
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Corvallis, OR $85,150
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,150

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,280
    Soil and Plant Scientists $89,220
    Urban and Regional Planners $100,070
    School Psychologists $91,660
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,440
    Food Science Technicians $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Salem, OR is $47.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Salem, OR is 34.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,030 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,010.