Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Maine

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Maine earn the most in Bangor (average $81,400 a year) and the least in Portland ($77,580), across the 2 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $76,560 and the median at $74,490 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Maine

Bangor$81,400
Portland$77,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bangor	$81,400	$79,000	$66,780	$62,278	97
Portland	$77,580	$77,290	$60,280	$59,849	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other states

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

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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