Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,210 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Minneapolis earn between $45,630 and $76,360.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $61KMedian
- $76K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,300 | $5,525 | $31.88 |
| Median | $61,050 | $5,088 | $29.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,630 | $3,802 | $21.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,360 | $6,363 | $36.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Minneapolis earn 8% less than the Minnesota average ($71,910) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $66,300 | $61,050 | $45,630 | $101,210 | 310 |
| Minnesota | $71,910 | $68,620 | $45,630 | $101,210 | 720 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $66,300, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $52,467 a year, or $4,372 a month and $2,018 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $53,025 | $4,419 |
| Working in MN | $52,467 | $4,372 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $66,300 buys what about $63,250 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 2nd of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Duluth pays the most ($71,340).
- Duluth$71,340
- Minneapolis$66,300
All Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries in Minnesota
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$31.88 an hour on average, and $29.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $52,467 a year ($4,372 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,300. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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