Really that means someone who studies animals. So, you could get no special education and be an amatuer zoo â¦ logist and use those skills to volunteer at the zoo or wild animal shelter. You could get a biology degree and get a job in an animal related field and be a zoologist. But, generally if you want a specialized education you are going to be looking at a biology major for a bachelors and then getting at least a masters if not also a doctorate in a more specialized field.
Cost Breakdown. According to BLS, wages and salaries average $20.91 per hour worked, while employer paid benefits average $9.15 per hour. Interestingly, private businesses, like yours, pay less, averaging $28.10 per hour for wages and benefits. However, state and local government employee costs average $40.54 per hour.ccording to BLS, wages and salaries average $20.91 per hour worked, while employer paid benefits average $9.15 per hour. Interestingly, private businesses, like yours, pay less, averaging $28.10 per hour for wages and benefits.
According to their website, the 2010 Median Pay is $72,550 per year, or $34.88 per hour. Delving a little further, they state that the lowest 10% earned less than $42,860, while the highest 10% earned more than $119,000.