19-1023

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Role Overview

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

Recommended Majors

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. Zoology/Animal Biology. Entomology. Animal Physiology. Animal Behavior and Ethology. Wildlife Biology. Zoology/Animal Biology, Other. Ecology. Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. Evolutionary Biology. Environmental Biology. Marine Sciences.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Rhode Island	$97,050
Massachusetts	$88,550
Mississippi	$87,050
Louisiana	$85,840
Oregon	$85,150
Alaska	$84,640
California	$82,620
Maryland	$82,600
North Dakota	$82,150
Washington	$82,050
Iowa	$80,590
Michigan	$79,020
Illinois	$78,620
New Jersey	$77,380
Missouri	$77,380

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Median Annual Salary

$72,860

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.6%

Avg. annual openings

1.4k

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