Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Tallahassee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,000 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Tallahassee earn between $48,760 and $62,250.
- $45K10th
- $49K25th
- $52KMedian
- $62K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,900 | $4,825 | $27.84 |
| Median | $52,060 | $4,338 | $25.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,760 | $4,063 | $23.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,250 | $5,188 | $29.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Tallahassee vs. Florida and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Tallahassee earn 5% less than the Florida average ($61,260) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | $57,900 | $52,060 | $44,990 | $81,000 | 110 |
| Florida | $61,260 | $52,750 | $39,900 | $97,660 | 1,400 |
| 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 Tallahassee
On the average salary of $57,900, a single filer in Tallahassee takes home about $48,703 a year, or $4,059 a month and $1,873 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tallahassee a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tallahassee area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $57,900 buys what about $61,649 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Tallahassee ($46,520). A typical home costs $285,256, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Florida cities
Tallahassee ranks 7th of 10 Florida metro areas for this job; Orlando pays the most ($72,670).
- Orlando$72,670
- Panama City$72,350
- Miami$70,880
- Tampa$61,590
- Gainesville$61,390
- Naples$59,230
- Tallahassee$57,900
- Palm Bay$55,240
- Jacksonville$52,860
- Lakeland$52,760
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 Tallahassee: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Tallahassee?
$27.84 an hour on average, and $25.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Tallahassee?
About $48,703 a year ($4,059 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,900. Florida has no state income tax.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Tallahassee than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Tallahassee, FL (45220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.06, this job is 5.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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