Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Wisconsin

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Wisconsin earn the most in La Crosse (average $79,870 a year) and the least in Madison ($70,860), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $70,880 and the median at $68,370 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Wisconsin

La Crosse$79,870
Madison$70,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
La Crosse	$79,870	$78,850	$65,450	$61,786	92
Madison	$70,860	$70,410	$54,250	$55,982	97

*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 Wisconsin

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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