Ecologist salary in United States

The average salary for an Ecologist is $75,635 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 145 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 20, 2026.

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Ecologist salaries typically range between a low of $47,725 and a high of $119,868 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Ecologist include Los Gatos, CA at $97,885 per year, Seattle, WA at $94,790 per year, and Boulder, CO at $91,283 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Ecologist include MERCOR ($187,200 per year) and Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Co ($135,000 per year).