How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Iowa?
$83,000a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Iowa. That is $39.90 an hour or $6,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.90
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,850Median: $83,000Highest 10%: $90,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 25th | $73,520 | $35.35 | |
| Median | $83,000 | $39.90 | |
| 75th | $83,000 | $39.90 | |
| 90th | $90,420 | $43.47 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 10. Washington | $83,780 |
| 11. Colorado | $83,300 |
| 12. New Jersey | $83,030 |
| 13. Iowa | $83,000 |
| 14. New York | $82,640 |
| 15. North Dakota | $81,330 |
| 16. Illinois | $79,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $39.90 ($83,000 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $83,000 against $76,780 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Iowa rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Iowa ranks 13 of 47 states.
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.