How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Arizona?
$66,880a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Arizona. That is $32.15 an hour or $5,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.15
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $66,880Highest 10%: $96,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $51,720 | $24.87 | |
| Median | $66,880 | $32.15 | |
| 75th | $82,870 | $39.84 | |
| 90th | $96,100 | $46.20 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $70,370 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $67,970 |
| Tucson, AZ | $64,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 33. Minnesota | $68,620 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $68,370 |
| 35. New Mexico | $68,220 |
| 36. Arizona | $66,880 |
| 37. Kansas | $66,440 |
| 38. Georgia | $66,210 |
| 39. South Dakota | $65,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $32.15 ($66,880 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $66,880 against $76,780 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Arizona rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Arizona ranks 36 of 47 states.
Which city in Arizona pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $70,370 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.