Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management.

May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. National estimates for this occupation Industry profile for this occupation Geographic profile for this occupation.

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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

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A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.

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Occupational Employment Statistics FONT SIZE: Occupational Employment Statistics OES Homepage OES Overview OES FAQ Contact OES. Occupational Employment and Wages, May Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife.

National estimates for this occupation Industry profile for this occupation Geographic profile for this occupation National estimates for this occupation: Top Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation: Employment 1 Employment RSE 3 Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage 2 Wage RSE 3 17, 3. Top Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided.

Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation: Industry Employment 1 Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage 2 State Government OES Designation 6, 0.

Industry Employment 1 Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage 2 Federal Executive Branch OES Designation 4, 0. Top States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. Bureau of Labor Statistics Division of Occupational Employment Statistics, PSB Suite , 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC www. Employment 1 Employment RSE 3 Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage 2 Wage RSE 3 17, State Government OES Designation.

Federal Executive Branch OES Designation. Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services. Scientific Research and Development Services. Local Government OES Designation. Management of Companies and Enterprises.

Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division. Silver Spring-Frederick-Rockville, MD Metropolitan Division. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division. San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX. Balance of Alaska nonmetropolitan area. Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area.

Southwest Washington nonmetropolitan area. Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area. East Washington nonmetropolitan area. Central Washington nonmetropolitan area.

Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area. Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area.

South Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area. Panhandle of Idaho nonmetropolitan area. Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area.