What are the main factors that influence a Zoologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Zoologist?

Zoologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Zoologist roles are District of Columbia $91,988, California $91,639, Massachusetts $90,418. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Zoologist roles make?

Salaries for Zoologist level roles vary by specialization: Zoologist Or Wildlife Biologist: $72,608.

Zoologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Zoologist make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Zoologist in Delaware is $84,137 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Zoologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,627
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,910 to $103,760
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,046

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Zoologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,760	$8,647	$1,995	$50
Average	$84,137	$7,011	$1,618	$40
25th Percentile	$68,910	$5,742	$1,325	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Zoologist Salaries

A Zoologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Zoologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Zoologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,988.
California: $91,639.
Massachusetts: $90,418.

District of Columbia $91,988 California $91,639 Massachusetts $90,418 Washington $90,086 New Jersey $90,052 Alaska $89,936 Connecticut $88,790 New York $88,324

Hawaii $86,837 Rhode Island $86,139 Maryland $85,666 Minnesota $85,018 Colorado $84,768 Illinois $84,685 Oregon $84,370 Delaware $84,137

New Hampshire $83,991 Virginia $83,663 Pennsylvania $82,708 Nevada $82,226 North Dakota $82,068 Michigan $81,819 Wisconsin $81,728 Vermont $81,545

Texas $81,038 Maine $81,005 Arizona $80,955 Ohio $80,897 Georgia $80,132 Indiana $79,750 Wyoming $79,675 Utah $79,559

Iowa $79,509 Kansas $79,110 Louisiana $78,994 North Carolina $78,953 Missouri $78,936 Florida $78,612 Montana $78,438 Nebraska $78,271

Kentucky $78,180 South Carolina $77,848 Tennessee $77,640 Idaho $77,557 New Mexico $76,950 Oklahoma $76,817 Alabama $76,327 South Dakota $75,505

Arkansas $75,056 West Virginia $74,815 Mississippi $74,092

Top Paying Cities for Zoologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $87,078
Little Creek: $86,272
Magnolia: $86,629

Lincoln, DE $87,078 Little Creek, DE $86,272 Magnolia, DE $86,629 Milford, DE $87,078 Marydel, DE $85,948 Millsboro, DE $87,078 Millville, DE $87,660 Milton, DE $87,078

Nassau, DE $87,078 Ocean View, DE $87,660 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,660 Seaford, DE $86,164 Selbyville, DE $87,660 Smyrna, DE $85,848 Viola, DE $86,629 Woodside, DE $86,380

Bear, DE $85,217 Newark, DE $85,250 Claymont, DE $85,317 Delaware City, DE $85,250 Hockessin, DE $85,317 Kirkwood, DE $85,250 Middletown, DE $85,674 Montchanin, DE $85,317

New Castle, DE $85,317 Odessa, DE $85,790 Port Penn, DE $85,018 Rockland, DE $85,317 Saint Georges, DE $85,250 Townsend, DE $85,666 Winterthur, DE $85,317 Lewes, DE $87,078

Wilmington, DE $85,317 Dover, DE $86,231 Dover Afb, DE $86,430 Bethany Beach, DE $87,660 Bethel, DE $86,164 Bridgeville, DE $87,078 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,322 Cheswold, DE $86,031

Clayton, DE $85,815 Dagsboro, DE $87,660 Delmar, DE $86,164 Ellendale, DE $87,078 Felton, DE $87,078 Fenwick Island, DE $87,660 Frankford, DE $87,660 Frederica, DE $87,078

Georgetown, DE $87,078 Greenwood, DE $87,078 Harbeson, DE $87,078 Harrington, DE $87,078 Hartly, DE $85,774 Houston, DE $87,078 Kenton, DE $85,815 Laurel, DE $86,164

Yorklyn, DE $85,317

Zoologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Zoologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$68,910

Average $84,137/year

$103,760

$5,742

Average $7,011/month

$8,647

$1,325

Average $1,618/week

$1,995

$33

Average $40/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,760	$8,647	$1,995	$50
Average	$84,137	$7,011	$1,618	$40
25th Percentile	$68,910	$5,742	$1,325	$33

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