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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in California
- Santa Cruz$122,660
- San Jose$107,240
- San Francisco$105,110
- San Diego$96,760
- Santa Rosa$92,680
- Sacramento$89,820
- Los Angeles$88,020
- Salinas$86,020
- Riverside$85,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | $122,660 | $122,170 | $92,470 | $87,789 | 110 |
| San Jose | $107,240 | $129,940 | $78,020 | $78,392 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $105,110 | $99,230 | $76,860 | $77,092 | 116 |
| San Diego | $96,760 | $93,500 | $71,520 | $71,994 | 112 |
| Santa Rosa | $92,680 | $86,670 | $64,730 | $69,503 | 108 |
| Sacramento | $89,820 | $84,620 | $70,180 | $67,757 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $88,020 | $83,490 | $69,890 | $66,658 | 114 |
| Salinas | $86,020 | $84,900 | $63,820 | $65,437 | 109 |
| Riverside | $85,350 | $82,360 | $66,470 | $65,028 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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