The salary statistics of zoologists and wildlife biologists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare zoologists and wildlife biologists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for zoologists and wildlife biologists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) zoologists and wildlife biologists is $99,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid zoologists and wildlife biologists is $28,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of zoologists and wildlife biologists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $48,790 | -6.46% | -2.71% |
| 2017 | $51,940 | 0.12% | - |
| 2016 | $51,880 | 11.04% | - |
| 2015 | $46,150 | -1.65% | - |
| 2014 | $46,910 | 0.83% | - |
| 2013 | $46,520 | -7.72% | - |
| 2012 | $50,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of zoologists and wildlife biologists in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed zoologists and wildlife biologists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].