How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Idaho?
$73,360a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Idaho. That is $35.27 an hour or $6,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.27
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,840Median: $73,360Highest 10%: $96,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 25th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 75th | $88,710 | $42.65 | |
| 90th | $96,100 | $46.20 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $77,210 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $73,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 28. Utah | $73,920 |
| 29. Tennessee | $73,570 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $73,560 |
| 31. Idaho | $73,360 |
| 32. Virginia | $72,340 |
| 33. Minnesota | $68,620 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $68,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $35.27 ($73,360 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $73,360 against $76,780 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Idaho rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Idaho ranks 31 of 47 states.
Which city in Idaho pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $77,210 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.