What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Building Biologist?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Building Biologist jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK (20.5% above average), followed by San Francisco Bay Area, CA and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sitka, AK $107,702 $8,975 $2,071 $51.78 San Francisco Bay Area, CA $105,333 $8,777 $2,025 $50.64 San Francisco, CA $105,333 $8,777 $2,025 $50.64 Santa Clara, CA $104,999 $8,749 $2,019 $50.48 San Jose, CA $104,780 $8,731 $2,015 $50.38 Jonesboro, ME $103,301 $8,608 $1,986 $49.66 Santa Cruz, CA $103,231 $8,602 $1,985 $49.63 Arlington, VA $102,855 $8,571 $1,977 $49.45 Oakland, CA $102,678 $8,556 $1,974 $49.36 Anacostia, DC $102,175 $8,514 $1,964 $49.12

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Building Biologist Salary

Q: How much does a Building Biologist make?

The average annual pay for a building biologist in the United States is $89,403 a year — that works out to approximately $42.98 an hour. The middle 80% of Building Biologists earn between $48,500 (10th percentile) and $137,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Biologist Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Building Biologist in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Mining Equipment Mechanic at $28,193 (31.5%) above Building Biologist. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mining Equipment Mechanic $61,210 $5,100 $1,177 $29.43 Self Employed Sterile Processing Technician $57,186 $4,765 $1,099 $27.49 Chemical Plant $45,615 $3,801 $877 $21.93 Pest Control Advisor $45,468 $3,789 $874 $21.86 General Farm Worker $33,573 $2,797 $645 $16.14

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Building Biologist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$89,403

Columbus

Ohio

$86,355

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How much does a Building Biologist make?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Biologist in the United States is $89,403 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.98 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,719/week or $7,450/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $137,500 and as low as $37,000, the majority of Building Biologist salaries currently range between $59,500 (25th percentile) to $121,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $137,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Building Biologist varies greatly (by as much as 61500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Building Biologist in your area makes on average $86,355 per year, or $3,048 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $89,403. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Building Biologist salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Building Biologist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Building Biologist Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Building Biologist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $15,930 (17.8%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $18,299 (20.5%) above the $89,403 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Building Biologist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Sitka, AK, and Anacostia, DC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Building Biologist role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sitka, AK	$107,702	$8,975	$2,071	$51.78
San Francisco Bay Area, CA	$105,333	$8,777	$2,025	$50.64
San Francisco, CA	$105,333	$8,777	$2,025	$50.64
Santa Clara, CA	$104,999	$8,749	$2,019	$50.48
San Jose, CA	$104,780	$8,731	$2,015	$50.38
Jonesboro, ME	$103,301	$8,608	$1,986	$49.66
Santa Cruz, CA	$103,231	$8,602	$1,985	$49.63
Arlington, VA	$102,855	$8,571	$1,977	$49.45
Oakland, CA	$102,678	$8,556	$1,974	$49.36
Anacostia, DC	$102,175	$8,514	$1,964	$49.12

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Biologist Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Building Biologist job category, we found that Mining Equipment Mechanic jobs have average salaries similar than Building Biologist jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mining Equipment Mechanic	$61,210	$5,100	$1,177	$29.43
Self Employed Sterile Processing Technician	$57,186	$4,765	$1,099	$27.49
Chemical Plant	$45,615	$3,801	$877	$21.93
Pest Control Advisor	$45,468	$3,789	$874	$21.86
General Farm Worker	$33,573	$2,797	$645	$16.14

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Infographic detailing Building Biologist salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $89,403 per year or $42.98 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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