How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Seattle?
$96,450a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $46.37 an hour or $8,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.37
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,860Median: $96,450Highest 10%: $167,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,860 | $31.18 | |
| 25th | $77,290 | $37.16 | |
| Median | $96,450 | $46.37 | |
| 75th | $129,500 | $62.25 | |
| 90th | $167,300 | $80.42 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| Portland, OR | $89,880 |
| Bremerton, WA | $85,940 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $84,500 |
| Kennewick, WA | $82,880 |
| Olympia, WA | $82,500 |
| Yakima, WA | $78,460 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $76,600 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,710 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $46.37 ($96,450 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $96,450 against $76,780 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $83,780, so Seattle pays 15% more.
Where does Seattle rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
9 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,300 or more.
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.