Fisheries Biologist Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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How much does a Fisheries Biologist make in Santa Cruz, CA? The average Fisheries Biologist salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $94,046 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $81,430 and $110,498. 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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Senior-level Fisheries Biologist

Anchor QEA - San Francisco , CA

Title: Senior Fisheries Biologist Location: Washington and Oregon offices and/or California offices; remote work will be considered on a case-by-case basis Job Type: Regular Full-time What's the ...

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Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist - Construction Monitor

Stillwater Sciences - Berkeley , CA

Berkeley or Davis, CA Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated wildlife and fisheries biologist based in Berkeley or Davis (CA) to play a key role in construction monitoring and environmental ...

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Fisheries Biologist II

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs - Warm Springs , OR

Candidates must have field experience with Pacific Northwest fish species and be familiar with standard fisheries gear and techniques such as rotary-screw traps, seine nets, trap nets, measuring and ...

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Fisheries Enviromental Regulations Specialist

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - Auburn , WA

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION A Master's Degree in Fisheries Biology, Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university ...

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Water Resources Project Manager

Mendocino County Resource Conservation District - Willits , CA

The PM will work closely with the Agency's Assistant Executive Director and Fisheries Biologist to manage projects to restore fisheries habitat, support sustainable groundwater efforts, support ...

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Fish Biologist III

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Toppenish , WA

-----Announcement # 2024-112 Issue Date: 04-09-24 Closing Date: 04-29-24 Fish Biologist III Fisheries Resource Management (FRM) Department of Natural Resources Hourly Wage: $29.70/Regular/Full -time ...

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What does a Fisheries Biologist do?

Common responsibilities of a Fisheries Biologist

Communicate with clients as needed to keep them informed of work performed, issuesdiscovered, and any other item of need or interest.

October 08, 2022

Requirements are representative of minimumlevels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.

March 01, 2023

Diagnose and treat for algae, submersed and floating weeds, shoreline weeds, non-desirablebuffer vegetation, or other unwanted vegetation and water quality issues.

May 10, 2023

Assist with implementing the MMAP and annual LOF as well as implementing Take Reduction Team activities in the southeast and supporting efforts to improve understanding of fishery interactions in areas where there is not a TRT .

March 31, 2022

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Average Salary Range for Fisheries Biologist in Santa Cruz, CA

Average Base Salary

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94046

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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112266

95194

What is the average salary for Fisheries Biologist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fisheries Biologist in Santa Cruz, CA. The base salary for Fisheries Biologist ranges from $81,430 to $110,498 with the average base salary of $94,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,243 to $112,266 with the average total cash compensation of $95,194.

View Average Salary for Fisheries Biologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,046	$81,430 - $110,498
Bonus	$1,148	$813 - $1,768
Total Pay	$95,194	$82,243 - $112,266

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Fisheries Biologist Salary Near Santa Cruz, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,490 - $124,150	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,490 - $124,150	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,316 - $123,913	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,770 - $109,602	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,945 - $109,840	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,793 - $120,490	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA

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About Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...

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