Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Arizona

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Arizona earn the most in Flagstaff (average $74,020 a year) and the least in Tucson ($71,140), across the 3 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $71,270 and the median at $66,880 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Arizona

Flagstaff$74,020
Phoenix$71,610
Tucson$71,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Flagstaff	$74,020	$70,370	$59,290	$59,446	100
Phoenix	$71,610	$67,970	$52,250	$57,811	103
Tucson	$71,140	$64,330	$48,760	$57,492	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

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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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