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Fisheries Biologist salary
Average fisheries biologist salary
$47,758
How much does a fisheries biologist make?
The average fisheries biologist salary in the United States is $47,758. Fisheries biologist salaries typically range between $31,000 and $71,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for fisheries biologists is $22.96 per hour.
Fisheries biologist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Fisheries biologists earn the highest average salary in Oregon.
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Where can a Fisheries Biologist earn more?
Fisheries Biologist salary estimates from across the web
Average fisheries biologist salary by state
Highest paying states for fisheries biologists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $59,371 | $28.54 |
| 2 | Maine | $56,217 | $27.03 |
| 3 | Oregon | $60,744 | $29.20 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $55,167 | $26.52 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $51,419 | $24.72 |
| 6 | Maryland | $57,036 | $27.42 |
| 7 | Washington | $56,381 | $27.11 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $53,236 | $25.59 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $55,206 | $26.54 |
| 10 | Vermont | $52,930 | $25.45 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $49,301 | $23.70 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $54,262 | $26.09 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $49,539 | $23.82 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $54,704 | $26.30 |
| 15 | Missouri | $49,031 | $23.57 |
| 16 | Idaho | $49,136 | $23.62 |
| 17 | Ohio | $52,030 | $25.01 |
| 18 | California | $50,485 | $24.27 |
| 19 | New York | $54,758 | $26.33 |
| 20 | Utah | $51,267 | $24.65 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $54,383 | $26.15 |
| 22 | Delaware | $50,159 | $24.11 |
| 23 | Montana | $46,695 | $22.45 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $47,147 | $22.67 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $45,855 | $22.05 |
| 26 | Virginia | $48,094 | $23.12 |
| 27 | Nevada | $47,380 | $22.78 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $46,990 | $22.59 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $45,257 | $21.76 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $44,977 | $21.62 |
| 31 | Colorado | $47,462 | $22.82 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $47,071 | $22.63 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $40,046 | $19.25 |
| 34 | Arizona | $41,992 | $20.19 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $46,478 | $22.35 |
| 36 | Texas | $44,037 | $21.17 |
| 37 | Indiana | $44,169 | $21.24 |
| 38 | Alabama | $38,824 | $18.67 |
| 39 | Illinois | $41,311 | $19.86 |
| 40 | Iowa | $39,457 | $18.97 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $31,855 | $15.31 |
| 42 | Kansas | $38,325 | $18.43 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $39,246 | $18.87 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $41,730 | $20.06 |
| 45 | Michigan | $37,208 | $17.89 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $35,292 | $16.97 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $27,997 | $13.46 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $31,096 | $14.95 |
| 49 | Georgia | $31,295 | $15.05 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $31,152 | $14.98 |
| 51 | Florida | $28,512 | $13.71 |
Highest paying cities for fisheries biologists
The highest-paying cities for fisheries biologists are Portland, OR, San Francisco, CA, and Chelmsford, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, OR | $60,191 | $28.94 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $57,015 | $27.41 |
| 3 | Chelmsford, MA | $54,984 | $26.43 |
| 4 | Lewiston, ID | $49,098 | $23.60 |
| 5 | Tyler, TX | $43,580 | $20.95 |
| 6 | Raleigh, NC | $36,023 | $17.32 |
| 7 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $28,771 | $13.83 |
Fisheries Biologist salary details
A fisheries biologist's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $71,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fisheries biologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| Average | $47,758 | $3,980 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying fisheries biologist jobs
The highest paying types of fisheries biologists are forest service wildlife program leader, marine scientist, and wildlife division manager.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecologist | $50,369 | $4,197 | $24.22 | 7,026 |
| Biologist | $65,158 | $5,430 | $31.33 | 5,741 |
| Wildlife Biologist | $51,084 | $4,257 | $24.56 | 5,376 |
| Fish And Wildlife Biologist | $52,402 | $4,367 | $25.19 | 7,349 |
| Marine Biologist | $54,008 | $4,501 | $25.97 | 17,273 |
Top companies hiring fisheries biologists now:
Which companies pay fisheries biologists the most?
Fisheries biologist salaries at AECOM and Avista are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fisheries biologist salary at companies like ICF and Resource Environmental Solutions are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AECOM | $69,696 | $33.51 |
| 2 | Avista | $56,039 | $26.94 |
| 3 | ICF | $55,726 | $26.79 |
| 4 | Resource Environmental Solutions | $52,320 | $25.15 |
| 5 | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | $51,162 | $24.60 |
| 6 | Environmental Science Associates | $50,831 | $24.44 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State Treasurer | $50,831 | $24.44 |
| 8 | MRAG Americas | $50,823 | $24.43 |
| 9 | State of Connecticut | $43,082 | $20.71 |
| 10 | Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania | $34,042 | $16.37 |
| 11 | NC.gov | $32,625 | $15.69 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Fisheries Biologist salary trends
The average fisheries biologist salary has risen by $6,428 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fisheries biologist earned $41,330 annually, but today, they earn $47,758 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for fisheries biologists over the last decade.
Compare fisheries biologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average fisheries biologist salary over time
Compare fisheries biologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Fisheries Biologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,800 | $22.96 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $45,500 | $21.89 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | $45,600 | $21.95 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $44,800 | $21.56 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $43,600 | $20.94 | +1.4% |
Recently added fisheries biologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Wisconsin | Fisheries Biologist-Senior | Green Bay, WI | 12/17/2024 | $62,400 |
| Neheadstart | Fisheries Temporary Conservation Biologist II | Lincoln, NE | 12/15/2024 | $36,523 |
| State of North Carolina | Marine Fisheries Biologist | Raleigh, NC | 12/14/2024 | $58,294 |
| State of Colorado | Temporary Creel Supervisor/Assistant Fishery Biologist-Fort | Denver, CO | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| State of Nebraska | Fisheries Temporary Conservation Biologist II | Lincoln, NE | 12/10/2024 | $36,523 |
| Ocean Associates Incorporated | Fisheries Biologist-Aquaculture Support | Olympia, WA | 11/22/2024 | $57,914 |
| Cramer Fish Sciences | Senior Fisheries Biologist | Issaquah, WA | 11/21/2024 | $85,000 |
| Oceanassoc | Fisheries Biologist-Aquaculture Support | Lacey, WA | 10/24/2024 | $57,914 |
| Iowa Department of Administrative Services | Assistant Fisheries Management Biologist | Solon, IA | 10/23/2024 | $45,864 |
| Ocean Associates Incorporated | Fisheries Biologist-Aquaculture Support | Ione, WA | 10/22/2024 | $57,914 |
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