Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,580 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Baltimore earn between $72,730 and $114,860.
- $63K10th
- $73K25th
- $99KMedian
- $115K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,160 | $8,097 | $46.71 |
| Median | $99,490 | $8,291 | $47.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,730 | $6,061 | $34.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,860 | $9,572 | $55.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Baltimore earn 7% less than the Maryland average ($104,320) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $97,160 | $99,490 | $62,740 | $120,580 | 100 |
| Maryland | $104,320 | $107,500 | $63,060 | $156,750 | 250 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $97,160, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $72,779 a year, or $6,065 a month and $2,799 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $97,160 buys what about $92,988 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$115,330
- Harrisburg, PA$80,060
- Richmond, VA$78,370
- Virginia Beach, VA$77,150
- New York, NY$94,290
- Raleigh, NC$81,240
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Baltimore?
$46.71 an hour on average, and $47.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $72,779 a year ($6,065 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,160. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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