Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,280 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Albuquerque earn between $63,810 and $94,660.
- $51K10th
- $64K25th
- $68KMedian
- $95K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,150 | $6,512 | $37.57 |
| Median | $67,930 | $5,661 | $32.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,810 | $5,318 | $30.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,660 | $7,888 | $45.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Albuquerque earn 6% more than the New Mexico average ($73,400) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $78,150 | $67,930 | $51,080 | $124,280 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $73,400 | $68,220 | $51,080 | $96,100 | 170 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $78,150, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $61,301 a year, or $5,108 a month and $2,358 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).
Is Albuquerque a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $78,150 buys what about $81,793 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 1st of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Albuquerque$78,150
- Santa Fe$66,470
All Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries in New Mexico
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Albuquerque?
$37.57 an hour on average, and $32.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $61,301 a year ($5,108 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,150.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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