How much does a conservation scientist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.10 an hour or $6,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.10
- Average (mean)
- $77,130
- Jobs
- 25,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| Median | $73,010 | $35.10 | |
| 75th | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.08 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $99,400 |
| Colorado | $84,820 |
| Maryland | $83,290 |
| Idaho | $81,330 |
| Wyoming | $81,310 |
| Oregon | $80,790 |
| Louisiana | $80,190 |
| California | $79,810 |
| Wisconsin | $79,540 |
| Alaska | $79,260 |
| Utah | $78,850 |
| Massachusetts | $78,740 |
| Washington | $78,450 |
| Virginia | $77,380 |
| North Dakota | $77,280 |
| Alabama | $77,000 |
| New York | $76,990 |
| New Mexico | $76,800 |
| Nebraska | $76,400 |
| South Dakota | $76,400 |
| Rhode Island | $76,130 |
| Maine | $75,900 |
| New Hampshire | $74,650 |
| Montana | $73,920 |
| Connecticut | $73,860 |
| Arkansas | $73,320 |
| Nevada | $73,030 |
| Kentucky | $71,980 |
| Minnesota | $71,280 |
| Oklahoma | $71,270 |
| Tennessee | $70,500 |
| Vermont | $70,130 |
| West Virginia | $69,910 |
| Illinois | $69,590 |
| Georgia | $69,240 |
| Iowa | $69,240 |
| Texas | $68,620 |
| Kansas | $67,200 |
| Arizona | $66,750 |
| Hawaii | $65,740 |
| Indiana | $64,570 |
| North Carolina | $64,460 |
| New Jersey | $64,020 |
| Delaware | $63,850 |
| Michigan | $63,500 |
| Ohio | $63,160 |
| Missouri | $63,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,480 |
| Mississippi | $59,510 |
| South Carolina | $52,310 |
| Florida | $51,130 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $110,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $108,000 |
| Boulder, CO | $101,400 |
| Washington, DC | $99,360 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,810 |
| Salem, OR | $95,470 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $93,470 |
| Trenton, NJ | $86,770 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $86,070 |
| Madison, WI | $85,110 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $84,820 |
| Missoula, MT | $84,250 |
| Portland, OR | $83,580 |
| Bend, OR | $82,630 |
| Carson City, NV | $82,420 |
In other countries
Conservation Scientist belongs to the international group "Environmental protection professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Animal Scientist$68,940
- Food Scientist and Technologist$88,720
- Soil and Plant Scientist$78,850
- Biochemist and Biophysicist$127,400
- Microbiologist$87,990
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$76,780
- Biological Scientist$98,920
- Forester$76,400
- Epidemiologist$87,220
- Medical Scientist$103,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.10 ($73,010 a year).
How much does a conservation scientist make a month?
About $6,084 a month before tax, based on a median of $73,010 a year.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,550 or less a year ($22.86 an hour); the top 10% make $110,400 or more.
Which state pays conservation scientists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $99,400 a year, followed by Colorado ($84,820) and Maryland ($83,290).
Which city pays conservation scientists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $110,200 a year.
How many conservation scientists are there in the United States?
About 25,950 people work as conservation scientists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.