How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Atlanta?
$66,770a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $32.10 an hour or $5,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.10
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,970Median: $66,770Highest 10%: $122,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,970 | $26.43 | |
| 25th | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| Median | $66,770 | $32.10 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.86 | |
| 90th | $122,600 | $58.93 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $32.10 ($66,770 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $66,770 against $76,780 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $66,210, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
77 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,600 or more.
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.