What are the main factors that influence a Natural Resources Biologist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Natural Resources Biologist's salary?

A Natural Resources Biologist's salary grows with experience: a Biologist I (0-2 years)earns $58,453, a Biologist II (2-4 years)earns $67,532, a Natural Resources Biologist (4-7 years)earns $84,308, a Biologist IV (7+ years)earns $122,087, a Biologist V (7-10 years)earns $138,440,

What are the highest paying states for a Natural Resources Biologist?

Natural Resources Biologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Natural Resources Biologist roles are District of Columbia $92,931, California $92,578, Massachusetts $91,345. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Natural Resources Biologist roles make?

Salaries for Natural Resources Biologist level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Biologist: $120,900; Natural Resources Manager: $116,513; Natural Resources Specialist: $96,523; Reproductive Biologist: $91,170; Senior Biologist: $83,500.

Natural Resources Biologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Natural Resources Biologist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Natural Resources Biologist in Delaware is $84,999 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Natural Resources Biologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,964
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,075 to $94,402
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,860

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Natural Resources Biologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,402	$7,867	$1,815	$45
Average	$84,999	$7,083	$1,635	$41
25th Percentile	$77,075	$6,423	$1,482	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Natural Resources Biologist Salaries

A Natural Resources Biologist'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.

How Experience Level Affects Natural Resources Biologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Natural Resources Biologist'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): $58,453
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,532
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,308
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,087
Expert (over 8 years): $138,440

Levels	Salary
Biologist... Level Natural Resources Biologist	$58,453
Biologist... Level Natural Resources Biologist	$67,532
Natural R... Level Natural Resources Biologist	$84,308
Biologist... Level Natural Resources Biologist	$122,087
Biologist... Level Natural Resources Biologist	$138,440

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How Do Natural Resources Biologist 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 Natural Resources Biologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,931.
California: $92,578.
Massachusetts: $91,345.

District of Columbia $92,931 California $92,578 Massachusetts $91,345 Washington $91,009 New Jersey $90,975 Alaska $90,858 Connecticut $89,699 New York $89,229

Hawaii $87,727 Rhode Island $87,022 Maryland $86,544 Minnesota $85,889 Colorado $85,637 Illinois $85,553 Oregon $85,234 Delaware $84,999

New Hampshire $84,851 Virginia $84,521 Pennsylvania $83,556 Nevada $83,069 North Dakota $82,909 Michigan $82,657 Wisconsin $82,565 Vermont $82,380

Texas $81,868 Maine $81,835 Arizona $81,785 Ohio $81,726 Georgia $80,954 Indiana $80,567 Wyoming $80,492 Utah $80,374

Iowa $80,324 Kansas $79,921 Louisiana $79,804 North Carolina $79,762 Missouri $79,745 Florida $79,418 Montana $79,241 Nebraska $79,073

Kentucky $78,981 South Carolina $78,645 Tennessee $78,436 Idaho $78,352 New Mexico $77,739 Oklahoma $77,605 Alabama $77,109 South Dakota $76,278

Arkansas $75,825 West Virginia $75,582 Mississippi $74,852

Top Paying Cities for Natural Resources Biologists

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: $84,616
Little Creek: $85,236
Magnolia: $85,113

Lincoln, DE $84,616 Little Creek, DE $85,236 Magnolia, DE $85,113 Milford, DE $84,831 Marydel, DE $84,971 Millsboro, DE $84,261 Millville, DE $84,391 Milton, DE $84,538

Nassau, DE $84,599 Ocean View, DE $84,377 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,539 Seaford, DE $84,587 Selbyville, DE $84,237 Smyrna, DE $85,295 Viola, DE $84,902 Woodside, DE $85,130

Bear, DE $84,934 Newark, DE $84,902 Claymont, DE $85,076 Delaware City, DE $84,987 Hockessin, DE $84,894 Kirkwood, DE $84,971 Middletown, DE $85,003 Montchanin, DE $84,914

New Castle, DE $84,926 Odessa, DE $85,045 Port Penn, DE $85,102 Rockland, DE $84,922 Saint Georges, DE $84,976 Townsend, DE $85,107 Winterthur, DE $84,932 Lewes, DE $84,570

Wilmington, DE $84,898 Dover, DE $85,236 Dover Afb, DE $84,787 Bethany Beach, DE $84,288 Bethel, DE $84,376 Bridgeville, DE $84,574 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,996 Cheswold, DE $85,208

Clayton, DE $85,211 Dagsboro, DE $84,229 Delmar, DE $84,094 Ellendale, DE $84,350 Felton, DE $84,825 Fenwick Island, DE $84,248 Frankford, DE $84,101 Frederica, DE $84,909

Georgetown, DE $84,198 Greenwood, DE $84,588 Harbeson, DE $84,287 Harrington, DE $84,717 Hartly, DE $84,981 Houston, DE $84,596 Kenton, DE $85,215 Laurel, DE $84,147

Yorklyn, DE $84,919

Natural Resources Biologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Natural Resources Biologist'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.

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$77,075

Average $84,999/year

$94,402

$6,423

Average $7,083/month

$7,867

$1,482

Average $1,635/week

$1,815

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,402	$7,867	$1,815	$45
Average	$84,999	$7,083	$1,635	$41
25th Percentile	$77,075	$6,423	$1,482	$37

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