Occupation Salary Profile

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

SOC Code: 19-1023

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

National Median (BLS)
$79,880
▲ +3.34% Nominal +0.08% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$72,987
▲ +5.5% Nominal +2.3% Real
Average Base Salary
$88,200
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,100
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $53,150
25th Percentile $63,610
National Median (50th Percentile) $79,880
75th Percentile $111,000
90th Percentile $131,440
P10: $53,150 P50 (Median): $79,880 P90: $131,440
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 33 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $72,987
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +5.5%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +2.3%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $59,292
25th Percentile $64,834
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $72,987
75th Percentile $84,841
90th Percentile $115,418
H-1B P10: $59,292 H-1B P50: $72,987 H-1B P90: $115,418
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists roles ($72,987) is -8.6% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($79,880).