Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $69,180 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.26
10th percentile $51,560
90th percentile $101,250
Employed locally 50
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,560
    25th
    $56,350
    50th (median)
    $69,180
    75th
    $85,000
    90th
    $101,250

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 102% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 2% 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
    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
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,640
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,600

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    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,510
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    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Tucson, AZ is $33.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,560 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,350.