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Job outlook for wild life managers in the United States
Are wild life manager jobs in demand?
Yes, wild life manager jobs are in demand. Wild life manager demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Wild life manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of wild life manager jobs and the average wild life manager salary over time.
Wild life manager jobs over time
Wild life manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 455 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 462 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 412 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 367 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 342 | 0.00% |
Average wild life manager salary over time
Wild life manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,089 | $37.06 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $72,148 | $34.69 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $69,220 | $33.28 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $66,487 | $31.97 | --0.7% |
| 2021 | $66,979 | $32.20 | --0.3% |
Wild life manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of wild life manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where wild life managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for wild life managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 33 | 5% |
| 2 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 47 | 3% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 274 | 2% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 187 | 2% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 155 | 2% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 138 | 2% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 110 | 2% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 93 | 2% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 57 | 2% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 56 | 2% |
| 11 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 50 | 2% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 50 | 2% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 37 | 2% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 26 | 2% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 17 | 2% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 15 | 2% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 198 | 1% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 174 | 1% |
| 19 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 116 | 1% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 12 | 1% |
Most common cities for wild life managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $78,882 |
| 2 | Hallandale Beach | 1 | 3% | $59,011 |
| 3 | Arlington | 1 | 2% | $91,704 |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $82,242 |
| 5 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $78,784 |
| 6 | Fayetteville | 1 | 1% | $69,764 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $89,347 |
| 8 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $91,851 |
| 9 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $89,469 |
| 10 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $52,163 |
| 11 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $85,556 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $74,679 |
| 13 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $81,287 |
| 14 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $85,187 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $64,834 |
| 16 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $88,432 |
| 17 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $79,056 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $65,019 |
| 19 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $73,809 |