How much does a zoologist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,654 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,423
- Equals
- $73,830
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,100 |
| 2. United States | $100,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $91,170 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $74,330 |
| 7. Canada | $73,830 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $71,520 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $399 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Forestry advisorCA$91,790
- Environmental protection professionalsCA$85,470
- AstrophysicistCA$117,500
- MeteorologistCA$106,300
- ChemistCA$84,040
- GeologistCA$104,000
- ActuaryCA$100,200
- Industrial engineerCA$92,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,654 a month, CA$103,900 a year.
How much does a zoologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$66,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$155,800.
Which country pays a zoologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a zoologist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $100,600 a year against $73,830 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?
A zoologist: CA$103,900 a year against CA$91,790 for a forestry advisor, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate