How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Alabama?
$74,290a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Alabama. That is $35.72 an hour or $6,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.72
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,120Median: $74,290Highest 10%: $99,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| 25th | $55,640 | $26.75 | |
| Median | $74,290 | $35.72 | |
| 75th | $81,670 | $39.26 | |
| 90th | $99,600 | $47.88 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $80,110 |
| Montgomery, AL | $75,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 23. Nevada | $75,180 |
| 24. Ohio | $74,550 |
| 25. Maine | $74,490 |
| 26. Alabama | $74,290 |
| 27. Wyoming | $74,150 |
| 28. Utah | $73,920 |
| 29. Tennessee | $73,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $35.72 ($74,290 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $74,290 against $76,780 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Alabama rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Alabama ranks 26 of 47 states.
Which city in Alabama pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $80,110 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.