The median annual wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in California is $82,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $91,460.
Pay spans roughly $51,010 at the 10th percentile to $136,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.72 per hour. An estimated 1,580 people work as zoologists and wildlife biologists in California.
| Median (annual) | $82,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $91,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.72 |
| 10th percentile | $51,010 |
| 90th percentile | $136,970 |
| Employment | 1,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.