Conservation Scientists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$67,950
↑ 14.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Conservation Scientists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Conservation Scientists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 14.1% since 2011 ($59,530 → $67,950)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $68,750
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -22%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,950 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | $68,750 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $64,460 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $63,750 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | $64,020 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $62,660 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $61,310 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | $61,480 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | $61,810 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $61,110 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | $61,860 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $61,220 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $61,100 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $59,530 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.