How much does a Wildlife Specialist make in Syracuse, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wildlife Specialist in Syracuse, NY is $119,265. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $87,300 to a high of $157,609, with most professionals earning between $102,533 and $139,336.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Wildlife Specialist ranges from $102,533 to $139,336 with the average base salary of $119,265. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,915 to $148,990 with the average total cash compensation of $128,056.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,265 $102,533 - $139,336
Bonus $8,791 $1,382 - $9,654
Total Pay $128,056 $103,915 - $148,990
* 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 Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,589 - $139,412 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Utica, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,429 - $136,476 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,417 - $135,101 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,686 - $138,185 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,686 - $138,185 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,424 - $141,905 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Wildlife Care Specialist LOCATION Syracuse, NY MINIMUM SALARY $47,790 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,855
JOB TITLE Wildlife Removal Specialist LOCATION Syracuse, NY MINIMUM SALARY $35,858 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,216
JOB TITLE Wildlife Conservation LOCATION Syracuse, NY MINIMUM SALARY $51,647 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,025
JOB TITLE Wildlife Manager LOCATION Syracuse, NY MINIMUM SALARY $56,340 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,844
JOB TITLE Wildlife Biologist LOCATION Syracuse, NY MINIMUM SALARY $53,080 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,213
JOB TITLE Wildlife Officer LOCATION Syracuse, NY MINIMUM SALARY $87,417 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,656
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About Syracuse, New York    Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

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