Wildlife Specialist Salary in Lexington, KY

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How much does a Wildlife Specialist make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wildlife Specialist in Lexington, KY is $111,033. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $81,274 to a high of $146,745, with most professionals earning between $95,456 and $129,726.

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Average Salary Range for Wildlife Specialist in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Wildlife Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wildlife Specialist in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Wildlife Specialist ranges from $95,456 to $129,726 with the average base salary of $111,033. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,745 to $138,710 with the average total cash compensation of $119,216.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $111,033 $95,456 - $129,726
Bonus $8,183 $1,289 - $8,984
Total Pay $119,216 $96,745 - $138,710
* 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 Specialist Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,600 - $128,563 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,270 - $128,114 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,611 - $134,014 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,199 - $136,172 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,199 - $136,172 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,787 - $135,612 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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