How much does a Wildlife Biologist make in Spokane, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wildlife Biologist in Spokane, WA is $60,159. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,288 to a high of $75,033, with most professionals earning between $54,469 and $67,945.

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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 Base Salary

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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 Spokane, WA. The base salary for Wildlife Biologist ranges from $54,469 to $67,945 with the average base salary of $60,159. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,288 to $69,502 with the average total cash compensation of $61,856.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,159 $54,469 - $67,945
Bonus $1,697 $819 - $1,557
Total Pay $61,856 $55,288 - $69,502
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Coeur D Alene, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,141 - $65,041 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,157 - $70,051 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,291 - $70,218 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,622 - $70,631 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,823 - $59,654 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,097 - $56,254 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Zoologist Or Wildlife Biologist LOCATION Spokane, WA MINIMUM SALARY $56,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,978
JOB TITLE Fish And Wildlife Biologist LOCATION Spokane, WA MINIMUM SALARY $63,156 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,954
JOB TITLE Biologist LOCATION Spokane, WA MINIMUM SALARY $76,181 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,371
JOB TITLE Wildlife Conservation LOCATION Spokane, WA MINIMUM SALARY $52,998 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,014
JOB TITLE Wildlife Manager LOCATION Spokane, WA MINIMUM SALARY $57,813 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,063
JOB TITLE Wildlife Officer LOCATION Spokane, WA MINIMUM SALARY $89,704 MAXIMUM SALARY $126,890
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About Spokane, Washington    Spokane (/ˌspoʊˈkæn/ (listen) spoh-KAN) is a city in Spokane County in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. It is located on the....More

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