Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Washington
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Washington earn a median salary of $86,523 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.8% vs the national median of $72,860. An estimated 1,810 zoologists and wildlife biologists are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $76,180 to $121,890 depending on location.
$86,523
Avg median salary in Washington
$121,890
Highest paying metro
$76,180
Lowest paying metro
1,810
Employed in Washington
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $121,890 | $84,780 | $149,410 | 230 |
| Bremerton, WA | $94,370 | $67,370 | $124,180 | 50 |
| Bellingham, WA | $90,950 | $69,060 | $98,560 | 30 |
| Seattle, WA | $86,960 | $74,360 | $124,860 | 730 |
| Kennewick, WA | $86,200 | $69,950 | $107,700 | 50 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $82,050 | $72,550 | $98,550 | 70 |
| Olympia, WA | $81,740 | $67,370 | $92,860 | 250 |
| Eastern Washington | $80,100 | $67,370 | $86,200 | 120 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $80,100 | $67,370 | $86,200 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $80,100 | $67,370 | $94,310 | 40 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,630 | $67,370 | $89,750 | 50 |
| Western Washington | $76,180 | $63,730 | $86,200 | 150 |