Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Virginia

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $78,370 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($77,150), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $76,780 and the median at $72,340 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$78,370
Virginia Beach$77,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$78,370	$79,220	$65,690	$60,271	98
Virginia Beach	$77,150	$72,760	$59,110	$59,483	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 Virginia

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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