Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Reno, NV
The median zoologists and wildlife biologists in Reno, NV earns $79,160 a year, 3% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,377 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $59,330
- 25th percentile
- $76,480
- Median percentile
- $79,160
- 75th percentile
- $97,860
- 90th percentile
- $130,450
Based on 40 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$64,519 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $79,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,585 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,056 |
| Nevada income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,377 |
| Every two weeks | $2,482 |
Does it go far here?
$78,365Median pay in Reno, NV is worth this at average US prices (local price level 101.0 vs 100).
30%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,592 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Reno, NV
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,900 |
| Lawyers | $163,380 |
| Financial Managers | $133,470 |
| Software Developers | $125,710 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $123,920 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $122,700 |
| Marketing Managers | $116,340 |
| Construction Managers | $113,640 |
All zoologists and wildlife biologists salaries · Take-home pay in Nevada