About the Job

Typical Employers-

A herpetologist could work for.....

• Provincial/state and federal government.

• Environmental consulting firms.

Salary-

Median salary is $57,450 a year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Advancement-

Someone with a doctoral degree or a masters degree have a better chance at higher pay than someone with a bachelors degree.

Job Outlook-

It is rare to find a job that considers someone to be a herpetologist first, they are typically specialist in other fields.

The demand for herpetologists is small.