Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
in California
 

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management, including the collection and analysis of biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)[Top]
SkillsImportanceCompetence Level
Active Learning8063
Critical Thinking7660
Information Gathering9666
Information Organization8063
Reading Comprehension8877
Science10077

Employment Projections[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year - Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeAnnual Avg Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 20282,6003,00040015.42,960

Wages[Top]
AreaTime PeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 2023$43.53$29.93$39.11$50.07

Education[Top]
Workers must have a Master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs[Top]
The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
  1. Animal Physiology
  2. Ecology
  3. Entomology
  4. Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
  5. Zoology/Animal Biology
  6. Zoology/Animal Biology, Other
Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange[Top]
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