Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Montgomery
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,370 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Montgomery earn between $64,140 and $96,100.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $75KMedian
- $96K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,540 | $6,628 | $38.24 |
| Median | $75,210 | $6,268 | $36.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,140 | $5,345 | $30.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,100 | $8,008 | $46.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Montgomery vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Montgomery earn 7% more than the Alabama average ($74,110) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $79,540 | $75,210 | $55,360 | $112,370 | 40 |
| Alabama | $74,110 | $74,290 | $47,120 | $99,600 | 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 Montgomery
On the average salary of $79,540, a single filer in Montgomery takes home about $61,483 a year, or $5,124 a month and $2,365 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 (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Montgomery a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Montgomery area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.7), so the average $79,540 buys what about $88,691 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Montgomery ($44,950). A typical home costs $214,099, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Alabama cities
Montgomery ranks 2nd of 2 Alabama metro areas for this job; Mobile pays the most ($80,060).
- Mobile$80,060
- Montgomery$79,540
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 Montgomery: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Montgomery?
$38.24 an hour on average, and $36.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Montgomery?
About $61,483 a year ($5,124 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,540. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Montgomery than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Montgomery, AL (33860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.25, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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