Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, zoology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $81,815, while the bottom 20% make closer to $32,157. The median grad salary is $51,293.
Zoology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in zoology is $27,917, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $38,958.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Highest paying jobs for zoology graduates
The highest paying careers for zoology graduates are zoologist, conservation scientist, veterinary technologist and zoo educator, with top salaries averaging around $48,778.
Highest Paying Careers
Avg Pay (USD)
As per most recent US census
Pro tip
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