How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Washington?
$83,780a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Washington. That is $40.28 an hour or $6,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.28
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,070Median: $83,780Highest 10%: $129,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 25th | $69,380 | $33.36 | |
| Median | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.36 | |
| 90th | $129,900 | $62.43 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $96,450 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 7. Oregon | $85,150 |
| 8. Hawaii | $84,910 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $84,350 |
| 10. Washington | $83,780 |
| 11. Colorado | $83,300 |
| 12. New Jersey | $83,030 |
| 13. Iowa | $83,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $40.28 ($83,780 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $83,780 against $76,780 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Washington ranks 10 of 47 states.
Which city in Washington pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $96,450 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.