Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
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Occupation Description
Zoologists and wildlife biologists investigate the origins, habits, diseases, genetics, and processes of animals, domestic and wild. They can specialize in wildlife research and management as well as collection and analysis of biological data to understand the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
Estimated Income
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Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
18650
Job Openings By 2020
5900
Growth Rate
7.4%
Required Work Experience
None
National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth