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Wildlife biologist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Wildlife Biologist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$62,711
Average $62,711
Low $37,137
High $105,895

The average salary for a wildlife biologist is $62,711 per year in the United States. 115 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Wildlife Biologist job openings in United States

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Supervisory Wildlife Biologist...
Bannock County, ID
$61,722 - $80,243 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Wildlife Biologist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$168,723per year
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Kleinfelder
 
$162,234per year
EBMUD
 
$131,946per year
Valley Water
 
$128,560per year
County of Ventura Government
 
$122,304per year
Environmental Science Associat...
 
$117,980per year

Highest paying cities for Wildlife Biologists near United States

  1. Concord, CA
    $87,101 per year

Where can a Wildlife Biologist earn more?

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