How much does a conservation scientist make in Connecticut?
$73,860a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Connecticut. That is $35.51 an hour or $6,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.51
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,430Median: $73,860Highest 10%: $123,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 25th | $70,920 | $34.10 | |
| Median | $73,860 | $35.51 | |
| 75th | $82,050 | $39.45 | |
| 90th | $123,300 | $59.29 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $71,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 22. Maine | $75,900 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $74,650 |
| 24. Montana | $73,920 |
| 25. Connecticut | $73,860 |
| 26. Arkansas | $73,320 |
| 27. Nevada | $73,030 |
| 28. Kentucky | $71,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $35.51 ($73,860 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $73,860 against $73,010 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for conservation scientist pay?
Connecticut ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays conservation scientists the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $71,460 a year.
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.