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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Missouri

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 Missouri the median pay is $76,400 a year, 0% above the national median of $76,780.

$76,400median pay in Missouri, per year
$62,060–$97,470middle half earn
120employed in Missouri
$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, Missouri, annual.