Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,750 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Providence earn between $78,380 and $107,700.
- $66K10th
- $78K25th
- $97KMedian
- $108K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,980 | $7,998 | $46.14 |
| Median | $97,040 | $8,087 | $46.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,380 | $6,532 | $37.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,700 | $8,975 | $51.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Providence earn 16% more than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $95,980 | $97,040 | $66,340 | $119,750 | 80 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $95,980, a single filer in Providence takes home about $73,370 a year, or $6,114 a month and $2,822 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $73,370 | $6,114 |
| Working in MA | $71,873 | $5,989 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $95,980 buys what about $94,308 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$93,320
- Boston, MA$82,690
- Hartford, CT$78,070
- Portland, ME$77,580
- New York, NY$94,290
- Albany, NY$87,180
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 Providence: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Providence?
$46.15 an hour on average, and $46.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Providence?
About $73,370 a year ($6,114 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,980. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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