Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Nevada

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $87,730 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($78,740), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $79,540 and the median at $75,180 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$87,730
Las Vegas$78,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$87,730	$79,160	$76,480	$70,548	101
Las Vegas	$78,740	$63,370	$51,480	$64,224	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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