Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,930 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Tucson earn between $48,760 and $78,650.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $64KMedian
- $79K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,140 | $5,928 | $34.20 |
| Median | $64,330 | $5,361 | $30.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,760 | $4,063 | $23.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,650 | $6,554 | $37.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Tucson earn about the same as the Arizona average ($71,270) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $71,140 | $64,330 | $46,440 | $97,930 | 50 |
| Arizona | $71,270 | $66,880 | $48,400 | $96,100 | 410 |
| United States | $83,020 | $76,780 | $49,100 | $126,440 | 18,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $71,140, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $57,492 a year, or $4,791 a month and $2,211 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $71,140 buys what about $73,419 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 3rd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Flagstaff pays the most ($74,020).
Highest-paying cities for zoologists and wildlife biologists
Santa Cruz, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,660).
- Santa Cruz, CA$122,660
- Washington, DC$115,330
- San Jose, CA$107,240
- Seattle, WA$105,140
- San Francisco, CA$105,110
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Tucson?
$34.20 an hour on average, and $30.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $57,492 a year ($4,791 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,140.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,020).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1023; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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