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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Florida
- Orlando$72,670
- Panama City$72,350
- Miami$70,880
- Tampa$61,590
- Gainesville$61,390
- Naples$59,230
- Tallahassee$57,900
- Palm Bay$55,240
- Jacksonville$52,860
- Lakeland$52,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $72,670 | $68,200 | $54,380 | $59,953 | 101 |
| Panama City | $72,350 | $54,750 | $47,300 | $59,728 | 97 |
| Miami | $70,880 | $53,230 | $44,110 | $58,694 | 114 |
| Tampa | $61,590 | $55,050 | $43,330 | $51,668 | 101 |
| Gainesville | $61,390 | $55,790 | $47,070 | $51,507 | 97 |
| Naples | $59,230 | $57,240 | $47,840 | $49,771 | 103 |
| Tallahassee | $57,900 | $52,060 | $48,760 | $48,703 | 94 |
| Palm Bay | $55,240 | $49,920 | $43,430 | $46,565 | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $52,860 | $48,110 | $39,650 | $44,653 | 99 |
| Lakeland | $52,760 | $50,000 | $45,540 | $44,573 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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