Wildlife biologist

Wildlife biologists can also play important roles in managing and monitoring population dynamics to preserve certain species and/or environments.

[7] Career progression into research or university-based roles will usually require relevant doctoral qualifications.

[9] The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service says that a successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in biological science which includes at least 12 semester hours in subjects such as general zoology, invertebrate or vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects is required to be hired.

[citation needed] In the United States, the average pay for a wildlife biologist is $62,290 per year or $29.95 per hour.

As of Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the US Department of Labor Statistics states that Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists employment is expected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032 which is average for all occupations.

[15] According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the states with the highest wildlife biologist employments are: Washington, California, .