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Quick Facts: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | |
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$64,650 per year
$31.08 per hour |
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Bachelor's degree | |
None | |
None | |
17,100 | |
1% (Little or no change) | |
100 |
What Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Do
Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems.
Work Environment
Zoologists and wildlife biologists work in offices, laboratories, or outdoors. Depending on their job, they may spend considerable time in the field gathering data and studying animals in their natural habitats.
How to Become a Zoologist or Wildlife Biologist
Zoologists and wildlife biologists typically need a bachelor’s degree for entry-level positions and may need a master’s degree for higher level jobs. A Ph.D. is typically needed for leading independent research and for university research positions.
Pay
The median annual wage for zoologists and wildlife biologists was $64,650 in May 2021.
Job Outlook
Employment of zoologists and wildlife biologists is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031.
Despite limited employment growth, about 1,500 openings for zoologists and wildlife biologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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