Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Boise
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,890 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Boise earn between $63,210 and $90,710.
- $48K10th
- $63K25th
- $77KMedian
- $91K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,080 | $6,590 | $38.02 |
| Median | $77,210 | $6,434 | $37.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,210 | $5,268 | $30.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,710 | $7,559 | $43.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Boise vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Boise earn 5% more than the Idaho average ($75,200) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $79,080 | $77,210 | $48,300 | $108,890 | 150 |
| Idaho | $75,200 | $73,360 | $49,840 | $96,100 | 380 |
| 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 Boise
On the average salary of $79,080, a single filer in Boise takes home about $61,380 a year, or $5,115 a month and $2,361 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Boise a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boise area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $79,080 buys what about $80,373 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boise ($49,100). A typical home costs $496,288, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Idaho cities
Boise ranks 1st of 2 Idaho metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boise$79,080
- Coeur d'Alene$74,570
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 Boise: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Boise?
$38.02 an hour on average, and $37.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Boise?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Boise?
About $61,380 a year ($5,115 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,080. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Boise than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Boise City, ID (14260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.30, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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