SOC 19-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists — Panama City
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL · 9 metro areas compared
At $54,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, 28.7% beneath the national figure of $76,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, 28.7% beneath the national figure of $76,780. Pay ranges from under $41,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $133,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,300 to $87,460.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Orlando records the highest median at $68,200. Of the 302 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 135th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,200 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $47,300 | −38.4% |
| Median (50th) | $54,750 | −28.7% |
| 75th | $87,460 | +13.9% |
| 90th | $133,470 | +73.8% |
| Mean | $72,350 | −5.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $68,200 | 50 | |
| 2 | Naples | $57,240 | — | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $55,790 | 110 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $55,050 | 300 | |
| 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 Panama City run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $54,750 buys what $52,950 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 31.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,750 a year, 28.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,200 to $133,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- 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 Panama City, FL?
The median annual wage is $54,750, or $26.32 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 Panama City, FL is 28.7% 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 Panama City, FL earns more than $133,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,200 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Panama City, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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