Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
SOC Code: 19-1023
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologistss develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 91.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Writing, Judgment and Decision Making.
AI-Proof Score: 91.2 — Very High
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Median Salary
$72,860
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Job Growth
1.6%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Judgment and Decision Making
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
Common Tasks
- ✓Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
- ✓Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
- ✓Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
- ✓Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
- ✓Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation