Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,930 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Richmond earn between $65,690 and $92,480.
- $48K10th
- $66K25th
- $79KMedian
- $92K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,370 | $6,531 | $37.68 |
| Median | $79,220 | $6,602 | $38.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,690 | $5,474 | $31.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,480 | $7,707 | $44.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($76,780) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $78,370 | $79,220 | $47,880 | $100,930 | 40 |
| Virginia | $76,780 | $72,340 | $49,960 | $104,920 | 290 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $78,370, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $60,271 a year, or $5,023 a month and $2,318 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $78,370 buys what about $80,085 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$78,370
- Virginia Beach$77,150
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 Richmond: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Richmond?
$37.68 an hour on average, and $38.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $60,271 a year ($5,023 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,370.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Richmond 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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