How much does a conservation scientist make in Charleston?
$81,760a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $39.31 an hour or $6,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.31
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 132
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,880Median: $81,760Highest 10%: $135,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $52,960 | $25.46 | |
| Median | $81,760 | $39.31 | |
| 75th | $93,360 | $44.88 | |
| 90th | $135,600 | $65.20 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Washington, DC | $99,360 |
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How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $39.31 ($81,760 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $81,760 against $73,010 nationally, 12% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $69,910, so Charleston pays 17% more.
Where does Charleston rank for conservation scientist pay?
19 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,600 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.