Fisheries Biologist Salary in Santa Maria, CA

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How much does a Fisheries Biologist make in Santa Maria, CA? The average Fisheries Biologist salary in Santa Maria, CA is $91,773 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,462 and $107,827. 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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Fish Technician IV

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

Ability to make independent decisions without input from the Fisheries Biologist. Ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision. Ability to supervise Fish Technician I, II, and III. ...

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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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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 Maria, CA

Average Base Salary

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79462

107827

91773

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

80255

109552

92893

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 Maria, CA. The base salary for Fisheries Biologist ranges from $79,462 to $107,827 with the average base salary of $91,773. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,255 to $109,552 with the average total cash compensation of $92,893.

View Average Salary for Fisheries Biologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,773	$79,462 - $107,827
Bonus	$1,120	$793 - $1,725
Total Pay	$92,893	$80,255 - $109,552

* 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 Maria, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA
CITY, STATE Lompoc, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,223 - $106,146	COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Barbara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,529 - $106,561	COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA
CITY, STATE Bakersfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,077 - $105,948	COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA
CITY, STATE Ventura, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,150 - $106,047	COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA
CITY, STATE Oxnard, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,150 - $106,047	COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA
CITY, STATE Simi Valley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,659 - $108,095	COMPARE TO Santa Maria, CA

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About Santa Maria, California

Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Its estimated 2018 population was 108,470, making it the most populous city in the county and the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria-style barbecue. Sunset magazine called Santa Maria "The West's Best BBQ Town". Santa Maria is located at 34°57′5″N 120°26′0″W / 34.95139°N 120.43333°W / 34.95139; -120.43333 (34.951377, -120.433...

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