How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in New Jersey?
$83,030a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in New Jersey. That is $39.92 an hour or $6,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.92
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,420Median: $83,030Highest 10%: $128,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 25th | $68,040 | $32.71 | |
| Median | $83,030 | $39.92 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.93 | |
| 90th | $128,800 | $61.92 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $86,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 9. Massachusetts | $84,350 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.92 ($83,030 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $83,030 against $76,780 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 47 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $86,400 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.