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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-1023
6.1% AI Exposure — Medium
$76,780
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,900
Proj. Annual Openings
18,120
Employment (OEWS 2025)
94/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure6.1%
AI Resiliency94/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Critical Thinking
5.Complex Problem Solving
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
Common titles: Aquatic Biologist, Conservation Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist, Fisheries Biologist, Forest Wildlife Biologist
Representative Tasks
- •Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
- •Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
- •Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
- •Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
- •Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
- •Measure environmental characteristics.
- •Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
- •Plan biological research.
- •Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
Tools & Technologies
ESRI ArcGIS software · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft Access · hotSAS · hotComputer modeling softwareDatabase management softwareESRI ArcViewGeographic information system GIS softwareGeographic information system GIS systems
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $76,780 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 94/100 | N/A |