Wildlife Biologist Salary in Albany, NY

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How much does a Wildlife Biologist make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wildlife Biologist in Albany, NY is $59,880. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,060 to a high of $74,678, with most professionals earning between $54,216 and $67,626.

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What is a Wildlife Biologist?

A Wildlife Biologist studies animals and their behavior along with the role each animal plays in its natural habitat. The duties of a Wildlife Biologist can include: developing and conducting experiments/studies on animals in their natural habitats, studying the characteristics of animals such as their interaction with different species, their reproductive and movement patterns, the dynamic with in a population, and the transmission of diseases. Wildlife biologists can also play important roles in managing and monitoring population dynamics to preserve certain species and/or environments. They...

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Average Salary Range for Wildlife Biologist in Albany, NY

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What is the average salary for Wildlife Biologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wildlife Biologist in Albany, NY. The base salary for Wildlife Biologist ranges from $54,216 to $67,626 with the average base salary of $59,880. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,031 to $69,176 with the average total cash compensation of $61,568.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,880 $54,216 - $67,626
Bonus $1,688 $815 - $1,550
Total Pay $61,568 $55,031 - $69,176
* 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.

Wildlife Biologist Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,083 - $67,459 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,195 - $67,599 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,469 - $72,930 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,809 - $68,366 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,099 - $67,479 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,749 - $70,785 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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