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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Maine

Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animal behavior, genetics, diseases, and life processes to understand how wildlife interacts with its environment. They work for government agencies, research institutions, universities, and conservation organizations, often in field settings or laboratories, collecting and analyzing biological data to inform wildlife management and environmental impact decisions. In Maine the median pay is $74,490 a year, 3% below the national median of $76,780.

$74,490median pay in Maine, per year
$61,530–$86,960middle half earn
330employed in Maine
$76,780U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

BiologyEnglish LanguageGeographyMathematics (knowledge)Law and GovernmentAdministration and Management

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O*NET-SOC 19-1023.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine, annual.