Wildlife Biologist Jobs

    Wildlife biologists study animal populations, habitats, and ecosystems to inform conservation efforts and management decisions. This scientific career combines fieldwork, research, data analysis, and policy work to protect wildlife and their habitats. Biologists work for government agencies, conservation organizations, universities, and private consulting firms across diverse landscapes.

    Average Salary

    $55,000 - $75,000

    Job Growth

    8% (Faster than average)

    Education Required

    Bachelor's to Master's degree

    Available Positions

    Woodward, Oklahoma, United States
    4 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    Oklahoma Grasslands Coordinating Wildlife Biologist Woodward, Oklahoma Application Deadline: March 3, 2026 Start Date: March/April 2026 Overview: In partnership with the Oklahoma USDA Natural Resou...

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    Wildlife Biologist IV

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
    On-site
    Corydon, Kentucky, United States
    $52,284 - $78,425
    5 days ago

    Advertisement Closes 3/4/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00692 Wildlife Biologist IV Pay Grade 16 Salary $52,283.52 - $78,425.28 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OV...

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    Wildlife Biologist IV

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
    On-site
    Corydon, Kentucky, United States
    $52,284 - $78,425
    5 days ago

    Advertisement Closes 3/4/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00692 Wildlife Biologist IV Pay Grade 16 Salary $52,283.52 - $78,425.28 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OV...

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    Wildlife Biologist

    Colorado State University
    On-site
    Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States
    $34 - $45
    7 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    Job Description Position Summary The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Colorado State University is hiring a Wildlife Biologist to support natural resource management ac...

    On-site
    Parks, Nebraska, United States
    15 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: Parks, NE Hiring Rate: $21.636 Job Posting: JR2026-00022724 G&P Fish & Wildlife Biologist I (Open) Applications No ...

    On-site
    Beale AFB, California, United States
    $55,000 - $70,000
    18 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    Job Description Job Description Essential Job Duties: Support, plan, implement, and track restoration projects; Lead wildlife field surveys Make wildlife management recommendations Develop protocols, ...

    Frostburg, Maryland, United States
    $70,000 - $72,000
    21 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    Job Posting: JR101621 Instructor / Assistant Professor of Biology – Wildlife Biologist (Open) Department: Biology, Professor | PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 01-27-2026 Close Date: $70,000 - $72...

    Glasgow, Montana, United States
    $44,000 - $60,000
    21 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    Location: Glasgow, Montana Application Deadline: February 21st, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: April 2026 Overview: This is a collaborative position between Pheasants Forever (PF), Bureau of Land Manag...

    On-site
    Grangeville, Idaho, United States
    21 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    ID Range and Wildlife Biologist II/III Location: USDA-NRCS office in Grangeville, Idaho Application Deadline: February 17th, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: April 2026 Overview: This position is par...

    On-site
    Tremonton, Utah, United States
    21 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    UT Range and Wildlife Biologist II/III Location: USDA-NRCS office in Tremonton, Utah Application Deadline: February 17th, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: April 2026 Overview: This position is part o...

    On-site
    Burley, Idaho, United States
    21 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    ID Range and Wildlife Biologist II/III Location: USDA-NRCS office in Burley, Idaho Application Deadline: February 17th, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: April 2026 Overview: This positions is part of...

    Sacramento, California, United States
    $55,424 - $151,744
    26 days ago
    PART_TIME

    Description What You Will Do Field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Field surveys may include walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, trapping ...

    Redding, California, United States
    $50,605 - $138,549
    26 days ago
    PART_TIME

    Description What You Will Do Perform environmental compliance monitoring at construction sites (including preconstruction clearance surveys and environmental awareness training), coordinate with const...

    Farmerville, Louisiana, United States
    26 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    RCPP Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I Location: Farmerville, Louisiana Application Deadline: Open untill filled Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Overview: As an employee of Quail Forever,...

    Sacramento, California, United States
    $55,424 - $151,744
    26 days ago
    PART_TIME

    Description What You Will Do Perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Field surveys may include walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, t...

    San Jose, California, United States
    $55,424 - $151,744
    26 days ago
    PART_TIME

    Description What You Will Do · Perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Surveys may include walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, trapp...

    Sacramento, California, United States
    $55,424 - $151,744
    27 days ago
    PART_TIME

    What You Will Do Perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Field surveys may include walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, trapping or c...

    Sacramento, California, United States
    $55,424 - $151,744
    27 days ago
    PART_TIME

    What You Will Do Field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Field surveys may include walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, trapping or collectin...

    Redding, California, United States
    $50,605 - $138,549
    27 days ago
    PART_TIME

    What You Will Do Perform environmental compliance monitoring at construction sites (including preconstruction clearance surveys and environmental awareness training), coordinate with construction crew...

    San Jose, California, United States
    $55,424 - $151,744
    27 days ago
    PART_TIME

    What You Will Do · Perform field surveys for special-status species, natural communities, and habitats. Surveys may include walking transects, walking and mapping habitat boundaries, trapping or colle...

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    Wildlife Biologist

    State of Oklahoma
    On-site
    Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
    28 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    Job Posting Title Wildlife Biologist Agency 320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Supervisory Organization Wildlife Conservation Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this post...

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