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Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
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Education: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
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Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
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Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems. They study the physical characteristics of animals, animal behaviors, and the impacts humans have on wildlife and natural habitats.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists work in offices, laboratories, or outdoors. Depending on their job, they may spend considerable time in the field gathering data and studying animals in their natural habitats.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists need a bachelor's degree for entry-level positions; a master's degree is often needed for higher level investigative or scientific work. A Ph.D. is necessary to lead independent research and for most university research positions.
The median annual wage for zoologists and wildlife biologists was $59,680 in May 2015.
Employment of zoologists and wildlife biologists is projected to grow 4 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. More zoologists and wildlife biologists will be needed to study the impact that human population growth and development has on wildlife and their natural habitats. However, because most funding comes from governmental agencies, demand for zoologists and wildlife biologists will be limited by budgetary constraints.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for zoologists and wildlife biologists.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of zoologists and wildlife biologists with similar occupations.
Learn more about zoologists and wildlife biologists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
6,760 |
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
3,970 |
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
1,850 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
1,430 |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
1,340 |
Scientific Research and Development Services |
660 |
Social Advocacy Organizations |
570 |
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions |
470 |
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
300 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises |
130 |
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