Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,280 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Virginia Beach earn between $59,110 and $90,230.
- $51K10th
- $59K25th
- $73KMedian
- $90K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,150 | $6,429 | $37.09 |
| Median | $72,760 | $6,063 | $34.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,110 | $4,926 | $28.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,230 | $7,519 | $43.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Virginia Beach earn about the same as the Virginia average ($76,780) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $77,150 | $72,760 | $51,020 | $110,280 | 130 |
| Virginia | $76,780 | $72,340 | $49,960 | $104,920 | 290 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $77,150, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $59,483 a year, or $4,957 a month and $2,288 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $60,535 | $5,045 |
| Working in VA | $59,483 | $4,957 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $77,150 buys what about $78,772 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 2nd of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($78,370).
- Richmond$78,370
- Virginia Beach$77,150
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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$37.09 an hour on average, and $34.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $59,483 a year ($4,957 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,150.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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