How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Maine?
$74,490a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Maine. That is $35.81 an hour or $6,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.81
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,690Median: $74,490Highest 10%: $97,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,690 | $24.85 | |
| 25th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| Median | $74,490 | $35.81 | |
| 75th | $86,960 | $41.81 | |
| 90th | $97,680 | $46.96 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bangor, ME | $79,000 |
| Portland, ME | $77,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 22. Missouri | $76,400 |
| 23. Nevada | $75,180 |
| 24. Ohio | $74,550 |
| 25. Maine | $74,490 |
| 26. Alabama | $74,290 |
| 27. Wyoming | $74,150 |
| 28. Utah | $73,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $35.81 ($74,490 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $74,490 against $76,780 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Maine rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Maine ranks 25 of 47 states.
Which city in Maine pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Bangor, ME, with a median of $79,000 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.