Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $66,230 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.84
10th percentile $49,030
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 40
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,030
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $66,230
    75th
    $66,480
    90th
    $74,550

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 89% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 11% 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
    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
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $82,640

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,440
    Conservation Scientists$67,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$131,470
    Urban and Regional Planners$72,430
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$58,280
    Anthropologists and Archeologists$70,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Santa Fe, NM is $31.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 9.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,030 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.