How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Minnesota?
$68,620a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Minnesota. That is $32.99 an hour or $5,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.99
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,630Median: $68,620Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,630 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $55,650 | $26.75 | |
| Median | $68,620 | $32.99 | |
| 75th | $84,910 | $40.82 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.66 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $78,850 |
| Duluth, MN | $69,030 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 30. New Hampshire | $73,560 |
| 31. Idaho | $73,360 |
| 32. Virginia | $72,340 |
| 33. Minnesota | $68,620 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $68,370 |
| 35. New Mexico | $68,220 |
| 36. Arizona | $66,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $32.99 ($68,620 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $68,620 against $76,780 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Minnesota ranks 33 of 47 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $78,850 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.