Wildlife Biologist Salary in Lincoln, NE

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How much does a Wildlife Biologist make in Lincoln, NE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wildlife Biologist in Lincoln, NE is $55,028. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,084 to a high of $68,633, with most professionals earning between $49,823 and $62,150.

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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 Lincoln, NE

Average Base Salary

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55028

Average Total Cash Compensation

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56580
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 Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Wildlife Biologist ranges from $49,823 to $62,150 with the average base salary of $55,028. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,572 to $63,574 with the average total cash compensation of $56,580.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,028 $49,823 - $62,150
Bonus $1,552 $749 - $1,425
Total Pay $56,580 $50,572 - $63,574
* 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 Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,487 - $62,978 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,487 - $62,978 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,686 - $61,979 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,487 - $62,978 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,347 - $61,556 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,347 - $61,556 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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