Wildlife biologist
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please improve this article or discuss the issue on the talk page. |
A wildlife biologist is someone who studies wild animals and their habitats.
Contents |
[edit] Requirements
To work as a wildlife biologist, one must:
- Receive a minimum of a bachelor's degree (PhD recommended) in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Wildlife Management, or Natural Resources Management;
- Work both indoors and outdoors year round, regardless of weather conditions;
- Be prepared to travel long distances [1]
[edit] Salary
The beginning income for a position with the federal government averages $25,000 per year for a candidate with a bachelor's degree, $32,000 per year for a candidate with a master's degree, and $37,000 per year for a candidate with a PhD. State governments offer starting salaries between $22,000 and $29,000 annually. Wildlife biologists can also work as assistant professors, teachers or professors, with salaries beginning at $38,000 per year. [2]
The average income for wildlife biologists is $44,500 annually in the federal government, $40,500 per year in state government positions, and $52,000 a year for assistant professors. Wildlife biologists earn their top salaries in the federal government and high education. Salaries in these positions can range from $65,000 to $85,000 per year. [3]
[edit] Famous wildlife biologists
- Jane Goodall, primatologist [4]
- Jeff Corwin [5]
- Eugene Raymond Hall
- Paul Errington
- Steve Irwin (a.k.a. The Crocodile Hunter)
[edit] References
- ^ Wildlife Biologist Career Profile
- ^ Wildlife Biologist Career Profile
- ^ Wildlife Biologist Career Profile
- ^ JaneGoodall.org
- ^ Jeff Corwin Experience
 |
This environment-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
