Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,580 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Worcester earn between $82,510 and $110,320.
- $70K10th
- $83K25th
- $94KMedian
- $110K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,320 | $7,777 | $44.87 |
| Median | $93,930 | $7,828 | $45.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,510 | $6,876 | $39.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,320 | $9,193 | $53.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Worcester earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($90,780) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $93,320 | $93,930 | $70,110 | $113,580 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $90,780 | $84,350 | $45,310 | $138,940 | 470 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $93,320, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $70,135 a year, or $5,845 a month and $2,697 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $93,320 buys what about $91,023 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 1st of 2 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Worcester$93,320
- Boston$82,690
All Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries in Massachusetts
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 Worcester: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Worcester?
$44.87 an hour on average, and $45.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Worcester?
About $70,135 a year ($5,845 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,320. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.75, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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