Wildlife Biologists
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Career Pathway: Environmental Service Systems Pathway
Basic Job Description: Wildlife biologists study the populations, habitats, and conservation of wildlife and fish.
Earnings:
WI:$38,550 to $94,610 per year
USA:$35,660 to $93,450
Current Employment Statistics:
Wisconsin Outlook:
Job seekers in Wisconsin will face competition for position openings.
National Outlook:
Job seekers nationally will face competition for position openings.
Factors Affecting Employment:
Employment is affected by the availability of funding for long-term research projects and conservation efforts.
Related Occupations:
- Aquatic Biologists
- Fishery Biologists
- Marine Biologists
Sources For More Information:
http://www.bls.gov
http://wiscareers.wisc.edu
Education and Training:
Students should take courses that meet college entrance requirements. Helpful high school courses would include Anatomy and Physiology, Biotechnology, Calculus, Chemistry, and Statistics and Probability. To prepare for this occupation, you may wish to take a hunter education course or volunteer with conservation organizations.
Special Licenses or Requirements: Most wildlife biologists are employed by state departments of natural resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, colleges and universities, or private conservation organizations. Many positions are dependent on grants and may be funded for only a few weeks or months. Job openings are posted on governmental or organizational websites.
Advancements: Wildlife biologists may continue their education to become professors, research project directors, or research facility administrators.
Aside From Educational Plan: Aside from an educational plan, wildlife biologists can work under the supervision of a senior biologist. This is similar to on the job training.
Career Pathway: Environmental Service Systems Pathway
Basic Job Description: Wildlife biologists study the populations, habitats, and conservation of wildlife and fish.
Earnings:
WI:$38,550 to $94,610 per year
USA:$35,660 to $93,450
Current Employment Statistics:
Wisconsin Outlook:
Job seekers in Wisconsin will face competition for position openings.
National Outlook:
Job seekers nationally will face competition for position openings.
Factors Affecting Employment:
Employment is affected by the availability of funding for long-term research projects and conservation efforts.
Related Occupations:
- Aquatic Biologists
- Fishery Biologists
- Marine Biologists
Sources For More Information:
http://www.bls.gov
http://wiscareers.wisc.edu
Education and Training:
Students should take courses that meet college entrance requirements. Helpful high school courses would include Anatomy and Physiology, Biotechnology, Calculus, Chemistry, and Statistics and Probability. To prepare for this occupation, you may wish to take a hunter education course or volunteer with conservation organizations.
Special Licenses or Requirements: Most wildlife biologists are employed by state departments of natural resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, colleges and universities, or private conservation organizations. Many positions are dependent on grants and may be funded for only a few weeks or months. Job openings are posted on governmental or organizational websites.
Advancements: Wildlife biologists may continue their education to become professors, research project directors, or research facility administrators.
Aside From Educational Plan: Aside from an educational plan, wildlife biologists can work under the supervision of a senior biologist. This is similar to on the job training.
Day-To-Day Work: On a daily basis, wildlife biologists will carry out numerous studies from collecting samples form study animals to observing animal behavior.
Working Conditions: Wildlife biologists work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Their work often requires strenuous physical activity. They may need to travel long distances to conduct their research. Wildlife biologists work "in the field," which means that they study wildlife in its natural habitat, rather than in a laboratory. Their research may require them to work anywhere in the world. Wildlife biologists are usually employed by state or federal governments.
Job Outlook:
Wisconsin Outlook:
Job seekers in Wisconsin will face competition for position openings.
National Outlook:
Job seekers nationally will face competition for position openings.
Factors Affecting Employment:
Employment is affected by the availability of funding for long-term research projects and conservation efforts.
Advantages and Disadvantages:
Wildlife biologists enjoy learning about and helping to conserve wildlife. They sometimes dislike working in remote locations and the travel required in this occupation.
Is This Job For Me? Although I love nature, I am not totally sure that this job is for me. The one thing that would cause me to not be sure about being a W.B. is that usually, you are far from home. I would miss my family a ton.
Working Conditions: Wildlife biologists work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Their work often requires strenuous physical activity. They may need to travel long distances to conduct their research. Wildlife biologists work "in the field," which means that they study wildlife in its natural habitat, rather than in a laboratory. Their research may require them to work anywhere in the world. Wildlife biologists are usually employed by state or federal governments.
Job Outlook:
Wisconsin Outlook:
Job seekers in Wisconsin will face competition for position openings.
National Outlook:
Job seekers nationally will face competition for position openings.
Factors Affecting Employment:
Employment is affected by the availability of funding for long-term research projects and conservation efforts.
Advantages and Disadvantages:
Wildlife biologists enjoy learning about and helping to conserve wildlife. They sometimes dislike working in remote locations and the travel required in this occupation.
Is This Job For Me? Although I love nature, I am not totally sure that this job is for me. The one thing that would cause me to not be sure about being a W.B. is that usually, you are far from home. I would miss my family a ton.