DOL Median (Washington)
$59,500
vs National
+15.4%
National: $51,542BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,920
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,500
+15.4% 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 Washington earns $59,500 in nominal terms, which is 15.4% above the national average of $51,542. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,920 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC HALIBUT COMMISSION | $110,586 | 1 |
| TERRAQUA, INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
| PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DOUGLAS COUNTY | $82,008 | 2 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $77,000 | 2 |
| World Wildlife Fund US | $70,720 | 9 |
| CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE | $59,500 | 2 |
| University of Alaska | $52,000 | 5 |
| University of Washington | $49,200 | 4 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | N/A | 1 |
| HAMER ENVIRONMENTAL, L.P. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Washington?
The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Washington is $59,500 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Washington earns 15.4% more than the national median of $51,542, or $51,920 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.