Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Minnesota

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $71,340 a year) and the least in Minneapolis ($66,300), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $71,910 and the median at $68,620 for 720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$71,340
Minneapolis$66,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$71,340	$69,030	$55,650	$55,690	89
Minneapolis	$66,300	$61,050	$45,630	$52,467	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary by city and state

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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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