Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Escondido, CA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Escondido, CA)

$66,851

vs National

+29.7%

National: $51,542

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$48,268

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$66,851

+29.7% 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 Escondido, CA earns $66,851 in nominal terms, which is 29.7% above the national average of $51,542. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,268 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Escondido, CA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Zoological Society of San Diego	$69,784	16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Escondido, CA?

The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Escondido, CA is $66,851 based on 9 DOL filings.

Is Escondido, CA a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?

A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Escondido, CA earns 29.7% more than the national median of $51,542, or $48,268 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.