How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Wisconsin?
$68,370a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Wisconsin. That is $32.87 an hour or $5,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.87
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,950Median: $68,370Highest 10%: $91,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 25th | $65,290 | $31.39 | |
| Median | $68,370 | $32.87 | |
| 75th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| 90th | $91,170 | $43.83 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $78,850 |
| Madison, WI | $70,410 |
| Duluth, MN | $69,030 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 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 |
| 37. Kansas | $66,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $32.87 ($68,370 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $68,370 against $76,780 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 47 states.
Which city in Wisconsin 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.