How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in New York?
$82,640a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in New York. That is $39.73 an hour or $6,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.73
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,240Median: $82,640Highest 10%: $117,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| Median | $82,640 | $39.73 | |
| 75th | $99,100 | $47.64 | |
| 90th | $117,900 | $56.66 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $86,400 |
| Albany, NY | $78,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 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 |
| 17. Vermont | $79,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $39.73 ($82,640 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $82,640 against $76,780 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
New York ranks 14 of 47 states.
Which city in New York 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.