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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in The United States
(Zoólogos y biólogos de la flora y la fauna naturales)
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists -- Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management, including the collection and analysis of biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-1023.00 |
| Career Interests | IR |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.47 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 19,300 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 20,200 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,900 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $38,880 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $67,200 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $101,780 |
| Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
| Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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