Wildlife Biologist Salary in Kansas City, KS

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How much does a Wildlife Biologist make in Kansas City, KS? The average Wildlife Biologist salary in Kansas City, KS is $56,430 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51,096 and $63,737. 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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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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Job Openings for Wildlife Biologist in Kansas City, KS
Wildlife Biologist
Mountainview Biological Consulting, LLC - San Bernardino , CA
The Wildlife Biologist will be responsible for conducting field surveys, status species surveys, nesting bird surveys, biological site assessments, and general biological and botanical surveys. The ...
LinkedIn - 27 days ago
Field Wildlife Biologist
Chambers Group, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
This position provides broad support to the Biology Department, including surveys for general wildlife and flora (like nesting bird surveys and native plant surveys), environmental compliance ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago
Wildlife Field Biologist (3+ yrs surveying exp. req. / Hybrid)
#twiceasnice Recruiting - Bay Point , CA
Wildlife Field Biologist (3+ yrs exp. surveying CA wildlife req.) Location: near Concord, CA OR San Joaquin Valley, CA Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 + Benefits (99% paid-for by company) Benefits: Medical ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago
Wildlife Biologist - On Call
Psomas - Pasadena , CA
About being our Wildlife Biologist - On Call This position would primarily support work generated by our Environmental Group based out of the Orange County and Pasadena offices, but may also support ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 77 days ago
On-Call Project Biologist
Sapere Environmental, LLC - Sacramento , CA
Fish & Wildlife Service- (USFWS) and/or California Department of Fish & Wildlife- (CDFW) approved biologist is preferred. Job training provided for project-specific construction monitoring ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Senior-level Biologist
Anchor QEA - San Francisco , CA
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in fish or wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources management, environmental science, or related discipline (a Masters level degree is preferred
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 46 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Wildlife Biologist in Kansas City, KS

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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58019
What is the average salary for Wildlife Biologist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wildlife Biologist in Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Wildlife Biologist ranges from $51,096 to $63,737 with the average base salary of $56,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,860 to $65,197 with the average total cash compensation of $58,019.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $56,430 $51,096 - $63,737
Bonus $1,589 $765 - $1,460
Total Pay $58,019 $51,860 - $65,197
* 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 Kansas City, KS

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,075 - $63,711 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Kansas City, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,237 - $63,913 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,075 - $63,711 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,075 - $63,711 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,936 - $63,538 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,042 - $63,670 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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