Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Idaho

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $79,080 a year) and the least in Coeur d'Alene ($74,570), across the 2 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $75,200 and the median at $73,360 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$79,080
Coeur d'Alene$74,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$79,080	$77,210	$63,210	$61,380	98
Coeur d'Alene	$74,570	$73,360	$62,110	$58,446	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). 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 Idaho

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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