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How much does a zoologist make in Mexico?

MX$173,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$14,490 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
MX$12,670
Equals
$9,039
Compared with the median pay in Mexico
1.7 times
Data from
2025

Where Mexico ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaMexico, rank 74

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals earn in Mexico
Lowest 10%: MX$143,600Median: MX$173,900Highest 10%: MX$214,900

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
73. Thailand estimate$9,209
74. Mexico estimate$9,039
75. El Salvador estimate$8,918
144. Nigeria estimate$399
Compare biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a zoologist make a month in Mexico?

The median gross salary is MX$14,490 a month, MX$173,900 a year.

How much does a zoologist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$143,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$214,900.

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 Mexico or in United States?

In United States: $100,600 a year against $9,039 in Mexico, 11.1 times more.

Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?

A zoologist: MX$173,900 a year against MX$168,400 for a forestry advisor, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate