Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in New York
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in New York earn a median of $82,640 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($76,780)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,240; the top 10% earn over $117,860. Nationally the range is $49,100 to $126,440.
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in New York
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make in New York?
The median is $82,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,240 and the top 10% earn over $117,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for zoologists and wildlife biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 47 (+8% vs. the national median of $76,780). Living costs are not included.