Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,130 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Portland earn between $70,220 and $107,450.
- $62K10th
- $70K25th
- $90KMedian
- $107K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,700 | $7,642 | $44.09 |
| Median | $89,880 | $7,490 | $43.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,220 | $5,852 | $33.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,450 | $8,954 | $51.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Portland earn 7% more than the Oregon average ($85,550) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $91,700 | $89,880 | $62,190 | $124,130 | 350 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $91,700, a single filer in Portland takes home about $66,619 a year, or $5,552 a month and $2,562 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $73,341 | $6,112 |
| Working in OR | $66,619 | $5,552 |
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 Portland a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $91,700 buys what about $86,985 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Portland?
$44.09 an hour on average, and $43.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $66,619 a year ($5,552 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,700. 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 Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.50, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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