Ecologist Salary in Houston, Texas

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How much does an Ecologist make in Houston, TX? The average Ecologist salary in Houston, TX is $71,994 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $64,569 and $80,333. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Ecologist Salary	$57,808	Houston,TX	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ecologist Salary	$64,569	Houston,TX	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ecologist Salary	$71,994	Houston,TX	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ecologist Salary	$80,333	Houston,TX	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ecologist Salary	$87,925	Houston,TX	April 01, 2025

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RN - 12-hour shifts

Highland Hospital - CHARLESTON , WV

RN - 12-hour shifts | Highland Hospital | Charleston, West Virginia. About the Job. Rotating Weekend. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing

- 1 day ago

Registered Nurse-Acute- Nights

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center - LAS CRUCES , NM

Registered Nurse-Acute- Nights | Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center | Las Cruces, New Mexico. About the Job. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing

- 1 day ago

Sr. Sourcing Manager- Supplier Development

ASML - WILTON , CT

Introduction. At ASML, we deal with trusted partners (suppliers) that are key to the success of ASML in the market and their customers. The Sr. Sourcing Manager

- 1 day ago

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

ASML - WILTON , CT

Introduction. At ASML, we deal with trusted partners (suppliers) that are key to the success of ASML in the market and their customers. The Sr. Strategic Sourci

- 1 day ago

RN - FT 7p-7a

The Farley Center - WILLIAMSBURG , VA

RN - FT 7p-7a | The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia. About the Job. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervisi

- 1 day ago

RN - Cardiac Surg Intermediate, Full Time

Mercy - SPRINGFIELD , MO

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE. NO CONTRACT. Incentives. New Grad Sign on Bonus up to $5,000 for select departments. Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for

- 8 days ago

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Ecologist in Austin, TX

Hands on experience with Section 404 permitting, including agency correspondence, Nationwide Permits, Regional Permits and/or Individual Permits.

March 03, 2023

Ecologist

Supervise and mentor junior/technical staff.

January 05, 2023

Ecologist

Collaborate with park-based staff and hires, train, and supervise inventory and monitoring staff on safety procedures, protocol field methods, data entry, and fauna and flora identification in remote, tropical environments and jungle settings.

February 08, 2023

Lead and participate in National Park Service and interagency workgroups that seek to secure funding and carryout collaborative and innovative ecological studies and inventory and monitoring work to achieve on-the-ground conservation benefits.

February 12, 2023

Assist in development, review, and production of task order proposals, progress reports, and project deliverables.

February 12, 2023

Design and implement inventory and monitoring protocols and ecological field studies of native fauna and flora, focusing on forest birds and their associated habitat, avian disease, and other fauna (avian predators, vectors of disease, stream animals) in

March 12, 2023

Represents the Division of Migratory Bird Management as a senior staff biologist at flyway meetings, Service Regulations Committee meetings, scientific conferences, symposia, working groups, and public meetings.

March 21, 2023

Support the Principal Ecologist in project delivery.

April 02, 2023

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

April 06, 2023

Gather technical data using computer based programs to support environmental document development.

April 29, 2023

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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64569

80333

71994

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66209

83309

74194

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ecologist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Ecologist ranges from $64,569 to $80,333 with the average base salary of $71,994. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,209 to $83,309 with the average total cash compensation of $74,194.

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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