Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists

Also Called: Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Fisheries Biologist, Wildlife Biologist, Zoologist

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$45,840

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists do

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

  • Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
  • Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
  • Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Commercial fishing nets
  • Water samplers
  • Sporting traps
  • Entomological catching equipment
  • Specimen collection container

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
SAS
Statistical software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Microsoft Access

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Science
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Math and Science
biology
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Business
customer service

Education

  • 42% Bachelor's degree
  • 35% Master's degree
  • 13% Doctoral degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Animal Scientists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Alabama A & M University

    Normal, AL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Dependability

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Math

This is what Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists across the country typically make.

$22.04 / hour
$45,840 /year

Entry Level

$33.94 / hour
$70,600 /year

Median Level

$53.17 / hour
$110,590 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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