What are the main factors that influence an Ecologist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Ecologist's salary?

An Ecologist's salary grows with experience: an Ecologist (0-2 years)earns $73,595, an Information Technology Auditor II (2-4 years)earns $90,902, an Information Technology Auditor III (4-7 years)earns $106,124, an Information Technology Auditor IV (7+ years)earns $130,613, an Information Technology Auditor V (7-10 years)earns $156,733,

What are the highest paying states for an Ecologist?

Ecologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ecologist roles are District of Columbia $81,131, California $80,823, Massachusetts $79,746. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ecologist roles make?

Salaries for Ecologist level roles vary by specialization: Senior Ecologist: $84,282; Research Ecologist: $74,458; Marine Ecologist: $62,841; Restoration Ecologist: $60,840; Forest Ecologist: $59,613.

Ecologist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ecologist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ecologist in Delaware is $74,206 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,092
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,188 to $82,522
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,798

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Ecologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,522	$6,877	$1,587	$40
Average	$74,206	$6,184	$1,427	$36
25th Percentile	$67,188	$5,599	$1,292	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Ecologist Salaries

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

Levels	Salary
Ecologist... Level Ecologist	$73,595
Informati... Level Ecologist	$90,902
Informati... Level Ecologist	$106,124
Informati... Level Ecologist	$130,613
Informati... Level Ecologist	$156,733

How Do Ecologist 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 Ecologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,131.
California: $80,823.
Massachusetts: $79,746.

District of Columbia $81,131 California $80,823 Massachusetts $79,746 Washington $79,453 New Jersey $79,423 Alaska $79,321 Connecticut $78,310 New York $77,899

Hawaii $76,588 Rhode Island $75,972 Maryland $75,554 Minnesota $74,983 Colorado $74,763 Illinois $74,690 Oregon $74,411 Delaware $74,206

New Hampshire $74,077 Virginia $73,789 Pennsylvania $72,946 Nevada $72,521 North Dakota $72,382 Michigan $72,162 Wisconsin $72,081 Vermont $71,920

Texas $71,473 Maine $71,444 Arizona $71,400 Ohio $71,348 Georgia $70,674 Indiana $70,337 Wyoming $70,271 Utah $70,169

Iowa $70,125 Kansas $69,773 Louisiana $69,670 North Carolina $69,634 Missouri $69,619 Florida $69,333 Montana $69,179 Nebraska $69,033

Kentucky $68,952 South Carolina $68,659 Tennessee $68,476 Idaho $68,403 New Mexico $67,868 Oklahoma $67,751 Alabama $67,318 South Dakota $66,593

Arkansas $66,197 West Virginia $65,985 Mississippi $65,347

Top Paying Cities for Ecologists

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: $73,872
Little Creek: $74,413
Magnolia: $74,306

Lincoln, DE $73,872 Little Creek, DE $74,413 Magnolia, DE $74,306 Milford, DE $74,060 Marydel, DE $74,181 Millsboro, DE $73,562 Millville, DE $73,676 Milton, DE $73,803

Nassau, DE $73,857 Ocean View, DE $73,663 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,805 Seaford, DE $73,846 Selbyville, DE $73,541 Smyrna, DE $74,464 Viola, DE $74,121 Woodside, DE $74,321

Bear, DE $74,149 Newark, DE $74,121 Claymont, DE $74,273 Delaware City, DE $74,195 Hockessin, DE $74,115 Kirkwood, DE $74,181 Middletown, DE $74,210 Montchanin, DE $74,131

New Castle, DE $74,142 Odessa, DE $74,247 Port Penn, DE $74,296 Rockland, DE $74,139 Saint Georges, DE $74,186 Townsend, DE $74,301 Winterthur, DE $74,148 Lewes, DE $73,832

Wilmington, DE $74,118 Dover, DE $74,413 Dover Afb, DE $74,021 Bethany Beach, DE $73,586 Bethel, DE $73,662 Bridgeville, DE $73,835 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,203 Cheswold, DE $74,389

Clayton, DE $74,391 Dagsboro, DE $73,534 Delmar, DE $73,416 Ellendale, DE $73,639 Felton, DE $74,054 Fenwick Island, DE $73,550 Frankford, DE $73,422 Frederica, DE $74,127

Georgetown, DE $73,506 Greenwood, DE $73,847 Harbeson, DE $73,585 Harrington, DE $73,960 Hartly, DE $74,190 Houston, DE $73,854 Kenton, DE $74,395 Laurel, DE $73,462

Yorklyn, DE $74,137

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

Understanding how an Ecologist'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 June 01, 2026

$67,188

Average $74,206/year

$82,522

$5,599

Average $6,184/month

$6,877

$1,292

Average $1,427/week

$1,587

$32

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,522	$6,877	$1,587	$40
Average	$74,206	$6,184	$1,427	$36
25th Percentile	$67,188	$5,599	$1,292	$32

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