The Average Salary in Zoology
- The average salary of an individual working in zoology is influenced by the type of industry. Zoologists who work for the federal government tend to earn the highest annual average salary in their industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, zoologists who work for the federal government earn an average salary of $75,690 on an annual basis as of May 2009. Zoologists who work at private or nonprofit scientific research development firms earn an average annual salary of $60,560.
- A zoologist's geographic location partially determines her average annual salary. Economic considerations within a community, the demand for zoologists and cost of living factors affect salary levels within a particular area of the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals working in zoology in the state of Wyoming earn an average annual salary of $52,750. Zoologists in Maryland earn an average of $91,050 on an annual basis.
- Individuals working in zoology have differing salary levels depending upon their official job title and responsibilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those working as general animal scientists earn average annual salaries of $70,420. Zoologists or wildlife biologists with degrees earn an average of $64,530 on an annual basis. Those who are employed as general biological scientists earn an average annual salary of $63,690.
- In the field of zoology, the specific type of animal being studied and the animal's habitat influence average annual salaries. Specifically, those who have studied zoology and find professions in veterinary offices and hospitals tend to make higher wages than those who simply study zoology or wildlife biology. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinarians earn an annual mean wage of $90,100. Zoologists and wildlife biologists earn an average of $60,670 on an annual basis.
