Local Salary Data

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Columbia, MO

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$39,458
5 filings
DOL Median (Columbia, MO)
$39,458
vs National
-23.4%
National: $51,542
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,585
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$39,458
-23.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,542
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Columbia, MO earns $39,458 in nominal terms, which is 23.4% below the national average of $51,542. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,585 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Columbia, MO

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
The Curators of the University of Missouri$39,4586

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Columbia, MO?

The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Columbia, MO is $39,458 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Columbia, MO a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?

A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Columbia, MO earns 23.4% less than the national median of $51,542, or $44,585 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.