How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Yakima?
$78,460a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $37.72 an hour or $6,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.72
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,070Median: $78,460Highest 10%: $112,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $78,460 | $37.72 | |
| 75th | $96,100 | $46.20 | |
| 90th | $112,400 | $54.04 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| Seattle, WA | $96,450 |
| Portland, OR | $89,880 |
| Bremerton, WA | $85,940 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $84,500 |
| Kennewick, WA | $82,880 |
| Olympia, WA | $82,500 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $76,600 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Yakima, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Yakima?
The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $37.72 ($78,460 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Yakima than the national average?
Yes: $78,460 against $76,780 nationally, 2% more.
How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $83,780, so Yakima pays 6% less.
Where does Yakima rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
50 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make starting out in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,400 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.