How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Houston?
$48,130a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.14
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,320Median: $48,130Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| 25th | $40,890 | $19.66 | |
| Median | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| 75th | $62,260 | $29.93 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.27 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| Austin, TX | $73,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,100 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.14 ($48,130 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $48,130 against $76,780 nationally, 37% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,100, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
96 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,500 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.