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Occupational Report
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (19-1023)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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.
Employment Outlook
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 8 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 8
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$19.21 |
$23.38 |
$29.16 |
$35.57 |
$44.83
|
$30.60 |
$63,643 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
19.94 |
22.61 |
26.46 |
32.06 |
35.87
|
27.68 |
57,561 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
22.32 |
26.63 |
33.79 |
42.13 |
50.60
|
34.98 |
72,756 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
13.45 |
18.83 |
24.75 |
34.54 |
47.92
|
27.63 |
57,488 |
| Douglas |
19.56 |
25.39 |
29.01 |
32.84 |
37.16
|
29.13 |
60,580 |
| Coos / Curry |
20.21 |
24.28 |
28.64 |
33.84 |
40.54
|
29.80 |
61,991 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
19.84 |
24.12 |
27.48 |
31.00 |
33.75
|
26.94 |
56,023 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
19.64 |
24.12 |
27.36 |
31.05 |
35.57
|
27.57 |
57,363 |
| Klamath / Lake |
18.48 |
22.61 |
27.72 |
32.83 |
36.07
|
27.75 |
57,721 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
20.85 |
24.03 |
28.99 |
33.74 |
39.36
|
29.99 |
62,370 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
20.33 |
23.37 |
27.33 |
29.85 |
34.66
|
26.71 |
55,556 |
| Clackamas |
21.40 |
24.21 |
27.92 |
32.60 |
39.08
|
28.85 |
60,002 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,231 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
415 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
361 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
40 |
|
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
|
Private |
204 |
|
Scientific Research and Development Services
|
Private |
26 |
|
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
91 |
|
Other Services (except Public Administration)
|
Private |
52 |
|
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
|
Private |
52 |
|
Social Advocacy Organizations
|
Private |
50 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
379 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
379 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
398 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
396 |
|
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
|
State |
396 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
20 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Tribal |
19 |
Educational Requirements
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Analyze And Evaluate Ecosystem Data
- Apply Anatomy Theory
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Biochemistry Theory
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Chemistry Theory
- Apply Genetic Theory
- Apply Linear Algebra
- Apply Map Reading Techniques In Wilderness Areas
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Physiological Knowledge
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Conduct Vivisection
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Investigate Crop Damage Caused By Wildlife
- Make Presentations
- Operate Skiff
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Prepare Vaccines, Biologicals And Serums
- Present Technical Papers And Research Results
- Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Biological Testing Instruments
- Use Calculus
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Write Grant Proposals
- Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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