Zoologist
Impact: Scientific, Environmental
Zoologists study the behavior of animals and wildlife, including their diseases and genetics, in various environments from laboratories to remote field locations. They often work as part of research teams.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Team-oriented with solo components
- Client facing
- Rarely
- Impact visibility
- Moderate
- Travel
- Moderate to High
- Schedule flexibility
- Rigid
- Remote work
- Limited Remote
- Typical work hours
- 40-50 hours
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $72,860
- Entry-level
- $49,000
- Senior
- $95,000
- Growth by 2033
- 4
- Demand
- Stable
- Freelance potential
- Low
- Salary growth potential
- Moderate
- Typical student debt
- $40,000 - $60,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Data Analysis
- Research Methods
- Fieldwork Techniques
Soft skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Observation
Technical complexity: High
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Licensing
- No
- Years to mid-career
- 5
- Years to senior
- 10
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Research Scientist, Conservation Manager, University Professor
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- 10
- AI disruption risk
- Low
- Demand trend
- Stable
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 3.5/10
- Meaning
- 4/10
- Work-life balance
- 3/10
- Prestige
- 7/10
- Social perception
- Moderate