Wildlife biologist salary in United States

The average salary for a Wildlife Biologist is $63,875 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 242 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Wildlife Biologist salaries typically range between a low of $43,646 and a high of $79,815 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

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).