How much does a conservation scientist make in Baltimore?
$77,860a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $37.43 an hour or $6,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.43
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,760Median: $77,860Highest 10%: $124,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,760 | $27.77 | |
| 25th | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| Median | $77,860 | $37.43 | |
| 75th | $97,660 | $46.95 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.92 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Washington, DC | $99,360 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,590 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $37.43 ($77,860 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $77,860 against $73,010 nationally, 7% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $83,290, so Baltimore pays 7% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for conservation scientist pay?
42 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,600 or more.
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.