Wildlife specialist salary in United States

The average salary for a Wildlife Specialist is $16.68 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 102 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 6, 2026.

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Wildlife Specialist salaries typically range between a low of $11.16 and a high of $24.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Wildlife Specialist include San Diego, CA at $24.94 per hour, Walnut Creek, CA at $19.48 per hour, and Green Bay, WI at $14.26 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Wildlife Specialist include Defenders of Wildlife ($108,000 per year) and State of Alaska ($101,254 per year).