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Wildlife biologist salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$64,616
Average $64,616
Low $40,396
High $103,355

The average salary for a wildlife biologist is $64,616 per year in the United States. 111 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 15, 2026).

Wildlife Biologist job openings in United States

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Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service4.4out of 5 stars.
Atascadero, CA
$87,061 - $121,371 a year
Full-time
5 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

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Highest paying cities for Wildlife Biologists near United States

  1. Concord, CA
    $87,101 per year
  2. Anderson, CA
    $55,840 per year

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The average salary for a Wildlife Biologist is $64,616 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 245 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Wildlife Biologist salaries typically range between a low of $43,589 and a high of $79,882 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Wildlife Biologist include Concord, CA at $87,101 per year and Anderson, CA at $55,840 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Wildlife Biologist include Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ($168,723 per year) and Kleinfelder ($162,234 per year).