Wildlife Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Wildlife Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wildlife Technician in the United States is $80,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,229
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,334 to $88,711
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,942
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Wildlife Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,711 $7,393 $1,706 $43
Average $80,453 $6,704 $1,547 $39
25th Percentile $72,334 $6,028 $1,391 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Wildlife Technician Salaries

A Wildlife Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Wildlife Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wildlife Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,168
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,906
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,017
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,377
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,043
Levels Salary
Biologist... Level Wildlife Technician$56,168
Biologist... Level Wildlife Technician$64,906
Wildlife ... Level Wildlife Technician$81,017
Biologist... Level Wildlife Technician$117,377
Biologist... Level Wildlife Technician$133,043
$56,168 0 yr
$64,906 < 2 yrs
$81,017 2-4 yrs
$117,377 5-8 yrs
$133,043 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Wildlife Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $101,475
  • San Francisco: $100,364
  • Oakland: $98,249

What Skills Can Increase a Wildlife Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.94% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microbiology (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Microbiology (from Greek μῑκρος, mīkros, "small"; βίος, bios, "life"; and -λογία, -logia) is the study of microorganisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, parasitology, mycology and bacteriology. Eukaryotic microorganisms possess membrane-bound cell organelles and include fungi and protists, whereas prokaryotic organisms—all of which are microorganisms—are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles and include Bacteria and Archaea. Microbiologists traditionally relied on culture, staining, and microscopy. However, less than 1% of the microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means. Microbiologists often rely on molecular biology tools such as DNA sequence based identification, for example 16s rRNA gene sequence used for bacteria identification.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 11.94%
Microbiology 2.56%
Data Analysis 1.94%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Wildlife Technician's salary.
  • Cell Biology: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Immunology: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cell Biology
$96,544
20%
Immunology
$92,521
15%
Innovation
$91,717
14%
Collaboration
$90,912
13%
Cell Culture
$90,107
12%
Biochemistry
$90,107
12%
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Wildlife Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Wildlife Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Wildlife Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Wildlife Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Wildlife Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$104,589$50.030%
Financial Services$100,566$48.025%
Biotechnology$96,544$46.020%
Energy & Utilities$92,521$44.015%
Chemicals$88,498$43.010%

How Education impacts a Wildlife Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Wildlife Technicians enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Wildlife Technician with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $80,488 and $87,513).

Wildlife Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Wildlife Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 18.4%
Associates 0.9%
Bachelors 18.4%
Masters 44.3%
Doctorate 36.3%
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Wildlife Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wildlife Technician'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Wildlife Technician

Salaries for a Wildlife Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,844 in 2023 to around $78,787 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Wildlife Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Wildlife Technician Over Time

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$80,844
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  • Aya Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Aya Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Registered Nurse. Pay: $2,017.00 to $2,238.04 weekly. Assignment Length: 13 Weeks. Schedule: 3x12-Hour 19:00 - 07:30. Openings: 1. Start Date: 09/08/2026. ... more

    17 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Internal Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare industry. Indu... more

    20 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. C.R. England is Now Urgently Hiring Local Dedicated CDL-A Truck Drivers. \n. Dedicated Local Fleet - Home Daily - Competitive Pay* - Full ... more

    25 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    27 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    27 Days Ago

  • USPS

    Columbus, OH

    USPS | Columbus, OH

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking Mail Carriers and City Carrier Assistants (CCA) to deliver mail and packages to residential and business... more

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FAQ about Wildlife Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Wildlife Technician?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Wildlife Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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