Zoologist Salary in Lexington, Kentucky

Zoologist Salary in Lexington, KY

How much does a Zoologist make in Lexington, KY? The average Zoologist salary in Lexington, KY is $74,314 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,864 and $91,646. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Zoologist Salary	$48,619	Lexington,KY	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Zoologist Salary	$60,864	Lexington,KY	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Zoologist Salary	$74,314	Lexington,KY	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Zoologist Salary	$91,646	Lexington,KY	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Zoologist Salary	$107,426	Lexington,KY	March 26, 2024

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Job Description for Zoologist

Zoologist studies the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Zoologist is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Zoologist performs a variety of complicated tasks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Zoologist do?

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Zoologist Pay Difference by Location

Zoologist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Zoologist, the highest Zoologist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Zoologist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Zoologist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Zoologist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.1%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -1.3%

About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...

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About Lexington, Kentucky Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

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