SOC 19-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists — Naples
Naples-Marco Island, FL · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay in Naples, FL is $57,240 a year, 25.4% under the national median of $76,780 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Naples, FL is $57,240 a year, 25.4% under the national median of $76,780 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,840 and $68,520. The lowest tenth earn under $43,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $74,800.
Within the state, Orlando records the highest median at $68,200. Of the 344 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 178th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,750 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $47,840 | −37.7% |
| Median (50th) | $57,240 | −25.4% |
| 75th | $68,520 | −10.8% |
| 90th | $74,800 | −2.6% |
| Mean | $59,230 | −22.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $68,200 | 50 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $55,790 | 110 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $55,050 | 300 | |
| 4 | Panama City | $54,750 | 30 | |
| 5 | Miami | $53,230 | 240 | |
| 6 | Tallahassee | $52,060 | 110 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $50,000 | 40 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $49,920 | 40 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $48,110 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Naples run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $57,240 buys what $55,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,240 a year, 25.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,750 to $74,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Orlando, at $68,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Naples, FL?
The median annual wage is $57,240, or $27.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,780, so pay in Naples, FL is 25.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Naples, FL earns more than $74,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Orlando, at $68,200 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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