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

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