Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in North Carolina

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in North Carolina earn the most in Raleigh (average $81,240 a year) and the least in Durham ($80,990), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $75,060 and the median at $64,620 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in North Carolina

Raleigh$81,240
Durham$80,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Raleigh	$81,240	$65,870	$53,550	$63,250	98
Durham	$80,990	$80,360	$63,770	$63,084	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Carolina

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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