Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Medford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,380 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Medford earn between $61,020 and $89,220.
- $53K10th
- $61K25th
- $84KMedian
- $89K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,200 | $6,600 | $38.08 |
| Median | $83,780 | $6,982 | $40.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,020 | $5,085 | $29.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,220 | $7,435 | $42.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Medford vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Medford earn 7% less than the Oregon average ($85,550) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $79,200 | $83,780 | $53,340 | $103,380 | 40 |
| Oregon | $85,550 | $85,150 | $54,640 | $113,350 | 1,010 |
| 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 Medford
On the average salary of $79,200, a single filer in Medford takes home about $58,919 a year, or $4,910 a month and $2,266 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Medford a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Medford area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $79,200 buys what about $78,081 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Medford ($49,900). A typical home costs $439,493, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Oregon cities
Medford ranks 6th of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($91,700).
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 Medford: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Medford?
$38.08 an hour on average, and $40.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Medford?
About $58,919 a year ($4,910 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,200. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Medford than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Medford, OR (32780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.66, this job is 3.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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