Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Gainesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,440 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Gainesville earn between $47,070 and $67,270.
- $41K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $67K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,390 | $5,116 | $29.51 |
| Median | $55,790 | $4,649 | $26.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,070 | $3,922 | $22.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,270 | $5,606 | $32.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Gainesville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Gainesville earn about the same as the Florida average ($61,260) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $61,390 | $55,790 | $41,200 | $92,440 | 110 |
| Florida | $61,260 | $52,750 | $39,900 | $97,660 | 1,400 |
| 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 Gainesville
On the average salary of $61,390, a single filer in Gainesville takes home about $51,507 a year, or $4,292 a month and $1,981 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Gainesville a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.7), so the average $61,390 buys what about $63,463 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Gainesville ($47,020). A typical home costs $306,605, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Florida cities
Gainesville ranks 5th of 10 Florida metro areas for this job; Orlando pays the most ($72,670).
- 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
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 Gainesville: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Gainesville?
$29.52 an hour on average, and $26.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Gainesville?
About $51,507 a year ($4,292 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,390. Florida has no state income tax.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Gainesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Gainesville, FL (23540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.01, this job is 6.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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