Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Idaho
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Idaho earn a median of $73,360 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($76,780)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840; the top 10% earn over $96,100. Nationally the range is $49,100 to $126,440.
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Idaho
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make in Idaho?
The median is $73,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840 and the top 10% earn over $96,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for zoologists and wildlife biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 47 (−4% vs. the national median of $76,780). Living costs are not included.