Zoologist Salary in the US
$55,460
per year
per month
$4,620
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,400/year
Bonus
$200/month
Zoologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Zoologist is $55,460 per year ($4,620 per month), which is $1,970 (+4%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Zoologist can expect an average starting salary of $34,570. The highest salaries can exceed $98,340.
A Zoologist can expect an average starting salary of $34,570. The highest salaries can exceed $98,340.
$34,570
Low
$55,460
Average salary
$98,340
High
$2,880
Low
$4,620
Average salary
$8,200
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $54,400 $108,740 | ||
| Salary | $34,570 - 98,340 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 10,400 | |
| Total Pay | $34,570 - 108,740 |
$0 $4,540 $9,070 | ||
| Salary | $2,880 - 8,200 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 870 | |
| Total Pay | $2,880 - 9,070 |
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Zoologist Salary Range
Zoologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Zoologist | $58K/year | +5% |
| Research Zoologist | $52K/year | -6% |
Zoologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Zoologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $53,260 per year. A mid level Zoologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $59,280, while a Senior Zoologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $64,280. Zoologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $63,230 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Zoologist
| Senior | ▲ +16% |
| Late Career | ▲ +14% |
| Mid Level | ▲ +7% |
| Average Salary | $55,460/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -4% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
76%
76%
Male
24%
24%
Zoologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Zoologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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