Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (19-1023)
Occupation description: Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 920 | 927 | 0.8 | 14 | 70 | 85 |
| United States | 19,300 | 20,200 | 0.0 | 300 | 1,500 | 1,900 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 32.31 | 18.69 | 23.97 | 30.42 | 37.98 | 48.93 |
| Alaska | 38.80 | 25.46 | 31.09 | 36.56 | 43.37 | 50.89 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 36.62 | 25.91 | 30.60 | 35.37 | 42.00 | 50.41 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 35.70 | 26.53 | 30.84 | 35.16 | 40.48 | 46.63 |
| Balance of State | 41.14 | 25.11 | 32.02 | 38.11 | 46.02 | 54.30 |
