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How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Flagstaff?

$70,370a year

Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $33.83 an hour or $5,864 a month.

Hourly
$33.83
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
68 of 97
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,990Median: $70,370Highest 10%: $97,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,990$23.55
25th$59,290$28.50
Median$70,370$33.83
75th$91,170$43.83
90th$97,470$46.86

Other cities in Arizona

Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.

Phoenix, AZ$67,970
Tucson, AZ$64,330
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist salary in Arizona Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist salary in all states

Related jobs in Flagstaff

Same field, median yearly pay.

Biological Scientist$86,260
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$84,950
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$81,330
Conservation Scientist$79,310
Urban and Regional Planner$78,490
Anthropologist and Archeologist$65,170
Biological Technician$49,940
Salaries for every job in Flagstaff, AZ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Flagstaff?

The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $33.83 ($70,370 a year).

Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Flagstaff than the national average?

No: $70,370 against $76,780 nationally, 8% less.

How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $66,880, so Flagstaff pays 5% more.

Where does Flagstaff rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?

68 of 97 metro areas with data.

How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make starting out in Flagstaff?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,470 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.