Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Casper
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,440 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Casper earn between $62,470 and $78,700.
- $56K10th
- $62K25th
- $68KMedian
- $79K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,210 | $5,768 | $33.27 |
| Median | $67,640 | $5,637 | $32.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,470 | $5,206 | $30.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,700 | $6,558 | $37.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Casper vs. Wyoming and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Casper earn 7% less than the Wyoming average ($74,710) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | $69,210 | $67,640 | $56,420 | $79,440 | 40 |
| Wyoming | $74,710 | $74,150 | $56,420 | $90,920 | 320 |
| 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 Casper
On the average salary of $69,210, a single filer in Casper takes home about $57,519 a year, or $4,793 a month and $2,212 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Casper a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Casper area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.8), so the average $69,210 buys what about $73,762 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Casper ($48,880). A typical home costs $313,211, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Fort Collins, CO$90,890
- Rapid City, SD$70,090
- Boulder, CO$89,820
- Denver, CO$86,220
- Bozeman, MT$85,780
- Grand Junction, CO$84,540
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 Casper: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Casper?
$33.28 an hour on average, and $32.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Casper?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Casper?
About $57,519 a year ($4,793 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,210. Wyoming has no state income tax.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Casper than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Casper, WY (16220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 8.15, this job is 8.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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