Conservation Scientists Salary
The median conservation scientists salary in the United States is $73,010 per year ($35.10/hour). Salaries range from $47,550 at the entry level to $110,410+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 25,950 conservation scientists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$73,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.10
per hour
Employment
25,950
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,550
25th percentile
$57,700
Median
$73,010
75th percentile
$91,560
90th percentile
$110,410
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Conservation Scientists Salary by State
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$51K$99K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$99K
+36%
Colorado
$85K
+16%
Maryland
$83K
+14%
Idaho
$81K
+11%
Wyoming
$81K
+11%
Oregon
$81K
+11%
Louisiana
$80K
+10%
California
$80K
+9%
Wisconsin
$80K
+9%
Alaska
$79K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $99,400 | +36.1% |
| Colorado | $84,820 | +16.2% |
| Maryland | $83,290 | +14.1% |
| Idaho | $81,330 | +11.4% |
| Wyoming | $81,310 | +11.4% |
| Oregon | $80,790 | +10.7% |
| Louisiana | $80,190 | +9.8% |
| California | $79,810 | +9.3% |
| Wisconsin | $79,540 | +8.9% |
| Alaska | $79,260 | +8.6% |
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Conservation Scientists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $110,200 | +50.9% |
| Springfield, IL | $107,990 | +47.9% |
| Boulder, CO | $101,380 | +38.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,360 | +36.1% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,810 | +34.0% |
| Salem, OR | $95,470 | +30.8% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $93,470 | +28.0% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $86,770 | +18.8% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $86,070 | +17.9% |
| Madison, WI | $85,110 | +16.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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