Career Outlook for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
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The overall job outlook for Zoologists or Wildlife Biologist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 15.88 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.65 percent per year. Demand for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists is expected to go up, with an expected 4,560 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 3.27 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in the following states
California | 1,900 |
Washington | 1,860 |
Florida | 1,390 |
Oregon | 1,300 |
Alaska | 790 |
Texas | 660 |
Minnesota | 580 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Oklahoma | 50 |
Connecticut | 80 |
New Hampshire | 80 |
North Dakota | 90 |
Louisiana | 90 |
New Mexico | 100 |
District of Columbia | 100 |