How much does a Wildlife Specialist make in Rochester, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wildlife Specialist in Rochester, MN is $120,245. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $88,016 to a high of $158,919, with most professionals earning between $103,375 and $140,488.

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Average Base Salary

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103375
140488
120245

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104771
150218
129107
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 Rochester, MN. The base salary for Wildlife Specialist ranges from $103,375 to $140,488 with the average base salary of $120,245. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,771 to $150,218 with the average total cash compensation of $129,107.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $120,245 $103,375 - $140,488
Bonus $8,862 $1,396 - $9,730
Total Pay $129,107 $104,771 - $150,218
* 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 Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,242 - $145,744 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,613 - $146,248 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE La Crosse, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,013 - $131,842 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,923 - $146,669 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,313 - $134,967 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,737 - $146,416 COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Wildlife Care Specialist LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $48,163 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,272
JOB TITLE Wildlife Removal Specialist LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $34,703 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,753
JOB TITLE Wildlife Conservation LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $52,180 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,810
JOB TITLE Wildlife Manager LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $56,922 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,720
JOB TITLE Wildlife Biologist LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $53,559 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,806
JOB TITLE Wildlife Officer LOCATION Rochester, MN MINIMUM SALARY $88,259 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,847
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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

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