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Ecologist salary in United States, 2026
How much does an Ecologist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$75,839
- Hour
- Year
Average $75,839
Low $48,029
High $119,750
The average salary for a ecologist is $75,839 per year in the United States. 151 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 11, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Ecologist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.MERCOR
$187,200per year
Tectonic Engineering & Surveyi...
$135,000per year
City of Seattle
$126,537per year
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
$125,890per year
LBS
$124,800per year
King County, WA
$123,677per year
