Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists - Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management, including the collection and analysis of biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $61,660 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $29.64. The average wage in New Mexico is above the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $31.30 and most workers in this occupation earn between $23.31 and $35.29 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $61,660 | ||
| National Hourly | $29.64 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $48,489 | $65,102 | $73,409 |
| Statewide Hourly | $23.31 | $31.30 | $35.29 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $49,542 | $63,896 | $71,073 |
| Hourly | $23.82 | $30.72 | $34.17 |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 90 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 2 percent and an estmated 100 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 90 | 100 | 0.21% | 0 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 30 | 30 | 0.32% | 0 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 30 | 30 | 0.32% | 0 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | 20 | 20 | 0.61% | 0 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 36% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 26% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 6% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.enmu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | |
| Master's Degree | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | |
| + Western New Mexico University | ||
| Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Animal Production | 1.0% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 2.1% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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- Aquatic Biologist
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- Dolphin Researcher
- Ecologist
- Entomologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Specialist
- Field Naturalist
- Fish Conservationist
- Fish Culturist
- Fish Technologist
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fisheries Management Biologist
- Fishery Biologist
- Genetic Scientist
- Herpetologist
- Ichthyologist
- Lepidopterist
- Limnologist
- Mammalogist
- Marine Biologist
- Marine Scientist
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- Naturalist
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- Ornithologist
- Protozoologist
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