Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in WASHINGTON, WA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (WASHINGTON, WA)

$125,000

vs National

+142.5%

National: $51,542

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$109,075

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$125,000

+142.5% 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, WA earns $125,000 in nominal terms, which is 142.5% 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 $109,075 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in WASHINGTON, WA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
World Wildlife Fund US	$70,720	9

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in WASHINGTON, WA?

The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in WASHINGTON, WA is $125,000 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is WASHINGTON, WA a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?

A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in WASHINGTON, WA earns 142.5% more than the national median of $51,542, or $109,075 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.