Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Texas

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Texas earn the most in Austin (average $78,030 a year) and the least in Dallas ($60,480), across the 3 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $64,620 and the median at $49,100 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Texas

Austin$78,030
Houston$60,860
Dallas$60,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Austin	$78,030	$73,280	$53,530	$63,724	98
Houston	$60,860	$48,130	$40,890	$51,081	99
Dallas	$60,480	$49,100	$39,800	$50,776	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas 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 Texas

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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