Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Vermont

Considering a career as a Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist in Vermont?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Vermont are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Vermont is growing faster than average.

• Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Vermont earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Work in Vermont?

In 2018, there were 90 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists working in the state.

There were 110 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 230 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists working in it, which means Vermont has fewer Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists than average.

Job Projections for Vermont

Jobs for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in this state are growing at a rate of 8.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.7%.

Vermont Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 130 jobs for Vermont Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,900 annual jobs and 20,900 total jobs in 2026.

What do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Make in Vermont?

In 2018 wages for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists ranged from $52,280 to $81,510 with $68,240 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.14 to $39.19. The median hourly rate was $32.81.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $32.5 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.31.

The median salary in Vermont is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top States for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Washington	2,370	$70,250
California	2,240	$71,410
Florida	1,370	$43,880
Oregon	950	$71,260
Minnesota	700	$59,520
Alaska	670	$74,720
Colorado	570	$65,750
Idaho	490	$67,340
North Carolina	430	$53,630
Texas	400	$62,400
Missouri	380	$50,200
New York	370	$72,290
Montana	360	$63,330
Massachusetts	350	$83,500
Arizona	340	$61,230
Maryland	320	$72,440
Michigan	320	$66,320
Wyoming	310	$63,400
Wisconsin	310	$55,330
Utah	260	$52,230

Below are the states where Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$106,660
Massachusetts	$83,500
Connecticut	$77,510
Alaska	$74,720
Maryland	$72,440
New York	$72,290
Iowa	$71,970
Louisiana	$71,420
North Dakota	$71,420
California	$71,410

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References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nicholas A. Tonelli under License

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